Sidelined Friday ...

Update: Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said Donovan Clingan is available on a minutes restriction tonight, while Deandre Ayton ... Billups said Jabari Walker will start at ...

Here is what a deal could look like: Trail Blazers receive: Zion Williamson and Javonte Green Pelicans receive: Deandre Ayton, Jabari Walker, a 2030 first-round draft pick, and a 2027 second-round ...

With Donovan Clingan (knee) also sidelined, Deandre Ayton should continue to start at center, with Jabari Walker and Duop Reath available to handle the backup minutes.

Deni Avdija finished with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Jabari Walker had six steals ... Playing center in place of the injured DeAndre Ayton (knee) and rookie Donovan Clingan ...

Deni Avdija finished with 13 points, five rebounds and five assists, while Jabari Walker had six steals ... Playing center in place of the injured DeAndre Ayton (knee) and rookie Donovan Clingan ...

Reserve Deni Avdija led the Trail Blazers with 19 points while Deandre Ayton chipped in 16 points and nine boards. Scoot Henderson had 14 points, and Jabari Walker and Shaedon Sharpe scored 13 apiece.

When healthy, the Blazers can get opponents' offenses into a bunch of trouble, thanks to the likes of Robert Williams III, Toumani Camara, and Jabari ... Henderson, Deandre Ayton, and Jerami ...