DENVER (AP) — Denver Nuggets guard Julian Strawther will be part of All-Star weekend after being selected to the Rising Stars event as an injury replacement. Strawther takes the place of Portland guard Scoot Henderson, who suffered an ankle injury recently. The league announced the replacement Wednesday ahead of Denver’s game against Portland.

Nuggets guard Julian Strawther will be part of All-Star weekend after being selected to the Rising Stars event as an injury replacement for Portland guard Scoot Henderson.

Will ascendant Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton suit up against three-time MVP Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic on Wednesday night? Per the Trail Blazers' official public relations X account,

Deandre Ayton exited Monday night's game against the Denver Nuggets after suffering a calf injury in the third quarter. The Portland Trail Blazers center appeared to sustain the non-contact injury during an offensive possession,