Ayton (knee) was active at practice Tuesday, with head coach Chauncey Billups expressing optimism afterward that the center will play Wednesday against Brooklyn, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Ayton continues to battle right knee tendinitis, but he appears to be on the mend and on track to put an end to his 11-game absence Wednesday. The 25-year-old's impending return would likely result in a sizable drop in minutes for Duop Reath, who will head back to the bench once Ayton is cleared to play.