Donovan Clingan News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Starting Saturday Clingan will start at center against the Heat on Saturday, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact This will be a big opportunity for Clingan with both Deandre Ayton (calf) and Robert Williams (illness) sidelined. In seven starts this season, Clingan posted averages of 8.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 3.0 blocks in 22.3 minutes.

12 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Records double-double off the bench Clingan ended Thursday's 117-111 loss to the Mavericks with 11 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 24 minutes.

Impact The Trail Blazers slid Clingan in for DeAndre Ayton, who had a difficult time getting past Dereck Lively. Clingan was more effective, although he enjoyed more success when Daniel Gafford was on the floor. Ayton and the Trail Blazers are bound to part ways eventually, and although Clingan still needs more seasoning, he may end up with an enhanced role if a potential suitor emerges with a deal for Ayton that the team can't pass up.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Good to go against Dallas Clingan (rest) is available for Thursday's game versus the Mavericks.

Impact Clingan will return to action Thursday after missing the first leg of Portland's back-to-back Wednesday due to rest purposes. The rookie forward should continue to operate as the backup center to DeAndre Ayton. Clingan is averaging 4.7 points and 4.5 rebounds in 13.8 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Ruled out Wednesday Clingan (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's contest against New Orleans, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Wednesday night marks the first of a back-to-back for the Blazers, and they elected to rest Clingan so he could play Thursday in Dallas. Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams will likely occupy the big man minutes for the Blazers.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Clingan (rest) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.

Impact Wednesday is the front end of Portland's back-to-back set, so the team could opt to hold the rookie first-rounder out of action against New Orleans. The Blazers would figure to lean on Deandre Ayton from the first unit if Clingan gets the night off Wednesday, and Robert Williams would be in line to take on the backup center role in this case.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Serves as primary backup Clingan totaled four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Clingan played 14 minutes as the primary backup behind Deandre Ayton, seemingly assuming the role by himself, as opposed to a timeshare with Robert Williams. Although the move has not yielded significant production, it is definitely a situation to monitor moving forward. If and when Portland opts to lean more into their young core, Clingan could be the first in line to soak up more minutes at the center spot.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Serves as primary backup Clingan totaled four points (2-5 FG, 0-1 3Pt), five rebounds and one block in 14 minutes during Saturday's 105-102 victory over the Bucks.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Clingan logged four points (1-2 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block over 17 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Lakers.

Impact Clingan was quiet in his limited playing time, and he hasn't seen the court for more than 20 minutes in a game since Nov. 23. The big man has averaged 3.8 points and 3.6 rebounds across 13.4 minutes per game in his last five outings.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back to bench Thursday Clingan is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Clingan returns to the bench with Deandre Ayton back in the starting unit. The rookie is averaging 4.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game when coming off the bench this season (12 appearances).

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Clingan will start Sunday's game against the Suns.

Impact Clingan returned on a minutes restriction from a seven-game absence Friday, but he will rejoin the starting lineup Sunday. Over his last six starts, Clingan holds averages of 7.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.2 blocks in 22.7 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs seven boards in return Clingan (knee) tallied six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), seven rebounds and two assists across 15 minutes Friday in the Trail Blazers' 118-116 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Portland was without Deandre Ayton (illness) and Robert Williams (conditioning/concussion) on Friday, but Clingan's return from a seven-game absence due to a sprained left knee helped restore some depth in the frontcourt. Jabari Walker drew the start at center, but once Ayton returns, Clingan should remain ahead of Walker in the pecking order. Williams, meanwhile, represents a more viable threat than Walker to challenge for the backup role, though Portland showed a willingness to use Williams as a reserve power forward for a brief period in November when all of Clingan, Ayton and Williams were healthy at the same time.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Friday Clingan (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact Clingan will operate in a minutes' restriction, but the big man will be available for the first time since Nov. 23. when he went scoreless but grabbed 19 rebounds in a win over the Rockets. With Clingan on a minutes' restriction, Robert Williams (not injury related) out and Deandre Ayton (illness) out, Jabari Walker will get the start at center for Portland.

DECEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Officially deemed questionable Clingan (knee) fully participated in Thursday's practice and is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Spurs, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.

Impact Clingan has missed Portland's last seven contests with a left knee injury but appears on track to return to action Friday. If Clingan is able to suit up, Deandre Ayton and Duop Reath will likely see a decrease in playing time.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Considered day-to-day Portland announced Tuesday that Clingan (knee) has been cleared for on-court workouts and will ramp up towards a return to play.

Impact Clingan has been sidelined since Nov. 23 with a left knee sprain, but he's officially considered day-to-day going forward. This means a return against the Spurs on Friday could potentially be on the table. With Robert Williams (concussion) rumored to be on the trade block, Clingan could have an expanded role in the near future.

DECEMBER 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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DECEMBER 4, 2024 • YOUTUBE

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NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Out at least two weeks Portland announced Tuesday that Clingan (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Impact Additional imaging revealed the rookie has a grade 2 MCL sprain, and he'll hit the sidelines for an extended period. Clingan was playing well before the injury, averaging 7.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.1 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game across six consecutive starts due to the absence of Deandre Ayton (finger). Given Portland's rebuilding status, there's no reason to rush Clingan back, but the youngster should get plenty of developmental minutes in the second half of the season if healthy.

NOVEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with left knee sprain Clingan has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left knee sprain.

Impact Clingan briefly left Saturday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee injury, but he was able to return and finished with zero points, 19 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes. The knee injury appears to be a lingering issue that will prevent Clingan from playing Monday, and his next chance to take the court will be against the Pacers on Wednesday. With Clingan out and Deandre Ayton (finger) doubtful to play Monday, Robert Williams could be inserted into the Blazers' starting lineup.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • SI.COM

Pulls down 19 rebounds Saturday Clingan recorded zero points (0-4 FG), 19 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 104-98 victory over the Rockets.

Impact The rookie big man set a career-high mark with 19 rebounds, including nine offensive rebounds, and he represented a massive problem for Alperen Sengun for the second game in a row. Clingan needs to score more regularly to boost his upside, but he's so dominant on the glass that he remains valuable in fantasy solely based on his defensive numbers.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available to return Saturday Clingan (knee) is available to return to Saturday's game against the Rockets.

Impact Clingan briefly exited Saturday's game due to a left knee injury. However, after being checked on by trainers in the locker room, he returned to the bench and will be available for the fourth quarter.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Saturday Clingan (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Rockets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Impact Clingan went to the locker room with a trainer to be evaluated for an unspecified injury. While he's sidelined, Duop Reath should see an uptick in minutes off the Blazers' bench.

NOVEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Flirst with double-double in loss Clingan accumulated 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-4 FT), nine rebounds, two blocks and two steals across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 109-99 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Clingan fell just one rebound short of recording his second career double-double, putting together another encouraging performance. A thumb injury to Deandre Ayton has opened up more playing time for the rookie, providing him with an opportunity to play upwards of 20 minutes in each of the past four games. He has recorded 35 rebounds and 14 blocks in that span, a glimpse of what he can do when afforded meaningful minutes.

NOVEMBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles with eight blocks Clingan chipped in 17 points (6-10 FG, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist and eight blocks in 31 minutes during Wednesday's 106-98 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact With Deandre Ayton (finger) out again, Portland's 2024 first-round pick turned in a stellar performance. At 7-2 and 282 pounds, Clingan is a challenge for any frontcourt, and he posted the huge number against Rudy Gobert and Julian Randle, arguably the best interior duo in the league.The UConn product dominated inside with eight blocked shots, and was only two swats short of the rare point-rebound-block triple-double.

NOVEMBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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