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Deandre Ayton Injury: Won't return Tuesday

Written by RotoWire Staff

Published on January 20, 2026

Ayton (eye) won't return to Tuesday's game against the Nuggets, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Ayton sustained a left eye injury late in the second quarter and won't return during the second half. He'll finish with four points (2-5 FG) and eight rebounds in 15 minutes. The big man's next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Clippers.

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