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Ayton (back) will not play Saturday against the Rockets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Powell is questionable for Sunday’s game against the Lakers with lower back soreness, ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said Saturday that Smith will not have surgery on his fractured left hand, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Thompson (calf) will not play Saturday against the Trail Blazers, Danielle Lerner of the Houston Chronicle reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.

Green limped back to the locker room during Saturday’s game against Washington with 9:00 minutes remaining in the first quarter, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports. Visit RotoWire.com for more analysis on this update.