Donovan Clingan News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Sniffs double-double in win Clingan amassed 11 points (4-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes during Wednesday's 124-83 victory over the Suns.

Impact None of Portland's starters reached the 25-minute marker, as Wednesday's season opener got out of hand early. Clingan still was able to flirt with a double-double, and bigger performances are likely ahead in more competitive contests.

6 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lillard returns with 25 points, Morant debuts and the Blazers rout the Suns 124-83

Damian Lillard played in his first regular-season game since rejoining the Portland Trail Blazers and scored 25 points in a 124-83 season-opening rout of the Phoenix Suns on Wednes...

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Block party in preseason win Clingan supplied four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, five blocks and two assists in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 110-98 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Clingan made his presence felt as a rim protector Tuesday, swatting a game-high five shots. The 2024 first-rounder added a decent three-point shot to his repertoire and improved at the free-throw line a year ago, and there's still room for growth for Clingan in his third season.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed bag in preseason opener Clingan finished with three points (1-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block over 20 minutes in Wednesday's 123-118 preseason win over the Warrio...

Impact Clingan had a hard time finding the bottom of the basket in the preseason opener, but he collected a team-high 10 boards to go with a full stat line. The 2024 first-rounder added a respectable three-point shot to his arsenal and improved as a free-throw shooter a year ago, and there's still room for growth for Clingan in his third season.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Blazers' Donovan Clingan pick looks smarter as Rob Dillingham fights for NBA life Rob Dillingham's NBA struggles further confirm that the Trail Blazers were right to pick Donovan Clingan.

SEPTEMBER 30 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Donovan Clingan is already everything Deandre Ayton wasn't for the Blazers Donovan Clingan is night and day a better starting center option than Deandre Ayton was for the Portland Trail Blazers.

SEPTEMBER 22 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Season Preview: Portland Trail Blazers With Damian Lillard returning and Ja Morant joining the roster, Deni Avdija, Donovan Clingan and the Trail Blazers look to take the next step this season.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NBA.COM

A Donovan Clingan offensive leap could help the Blazers reach another level The Portland Trail Blazers could use another offensive jump from Donovan Clingan.

SEPTEMBER 22 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

How Donovan Clingan's huge shooting leap could backfire for Blazers Donovan Clingan's three-point shooting breakout comes with a downside for the Portland Trail Blazers.

SEPTEMBER 15 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Donovan Clingan is turning into a star the Blazers can build around Donovan Clingan's development makes him a key building block for the Portland Trail Blazers.

AUGUST 31 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Blazers' Deandre Ayton buyout looks even better after this offseason The Trail Blazers' decision to move on from Deandre Ayton and embrace their Donovan Clingan era looks better than ever this offseason.

AUGUST 16 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Donovan Clingan's breakout already makes Blazers' Yang Hansen gamble look worse Donovan Clingan's breakout raises questions about whether the Trail Blazers needed to take a risk on Yang Hansen just one draft later.

AUGUST 11 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Donovan Clingan is becoming what Scoot Henderson and Shaedon Sharpe couldn't Donovan Clingan is turning out to be the best draft pick in the Portland Trail Blazers' rebuild.

AUGUST 8 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

It sure looks like the Hawks should've drafted Donovan Clingan instead The Hawks' decision to trade former No. 1 overall pick Zaccharie Risacher proves they should've drafted Donovan Clingan instead.

JULY 19 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

One stat proves Trail Blazers' defensive duo should have the West terrified The elite defense of Donovan Clingan and Robert Williams III will be key to the Trail Blazers' rise to contention

JULY 16 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Celtics must demand Donovan Clingan in any Jaylen Brown trade with Trail Blazers Will Brad Stevens trade Jaylen Brown to the Trail Blazers? If so, the Celtics must demand Donovan Clingan. Plus, what Boston might do for an...

JUNE 29 • HARDWOODHOUDINI.COM

Proposed Domantas Sabonis trade creates a Donovan Clingan problem for Blazers This mock trade has the Trail Blazers land Domantas Sabonis, putting Donovan Clingan's role in jeopardy.

JUNE 10 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Donovan Clingan problem the Trail Blazers must fix this summer The Trail Blazers need Donovan Clingan to develop a post game to unlock his star ceiling.

JUNE 6 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Donovan Clingan is headed for a conversation all Blazers fans see coming The Portland Trail Blazers have a future top-10 center in Donovan Clingan.

JUNE 2 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Donovan Clingan just got a rude awakening with latest Trail Blazers trade rumor The Portland Trail Blazers are pursuing Anthony Davis on the trade market, a slap to the face for their current starting center Donovan Clin...

MAY 5 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Notches 10 points in loss Clingan accumulated 10 points (4-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt), five rebounds and six assists across 27 minutes during Tuesday's 114-95 loss to San Antonio in Game 5 of the first round of the We...

Impact Clingan had some serious struggles in this series, but that's to be expected when matched up against Victor Wembanyama. The second-year center put together a breakout fantasy campaign in Portland, appearing in 77 regular-season contests with averages of 12.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.6 steals in 27.2 minutes per contest.

APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE

Massive Donovan Clingan problem resurfaces in Blazers series vs Spurs Donovan Clingan's minutes have declined for the Trail Blazers as the Spurs have exposed his biggest flaw.

APRIL 28 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Tiago Splitter must make an uncomfortable change to save Blazers' season Tiago Splitter should start Robert Williams III over Donovan Clingan in the Trail Blazers' Game 5 matchup against the Spurs.

APRIL 27 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Limited again in Game 4 loss Clingan chipped in five points (2-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), six rebounds and one block over 14 minutes during Sunday's 114-93 loss to the Spurs in Game 4 of the first round of the Western C...

Impact Clingan continues to provide modest production, seemingly no match for the newly crowned Defensive Player of the Year, Victor Wembanyama. Through four games, Clingan has averaged just 6.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 0.8 blocks. If Portland is to force the series to a sixth game, Clingan is going to have to come up with some out-of-the-box solutions.

APRIL 27 • ROTOWIRE

Offensive struggles continue Clingan finished Friday's 120-108 loss to the Spurs in Game 3 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with seven points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds and two...

Impact Clingan's offensive woes continued in Game 3, with the 22-year-old now failing to hit the double-digit scoring mark in each game of the series with the Blazers. Even with Victor Wembanyama (concussion) not a lock to suit up for Game 4 on Sunday, Clingan may continue to be a non-factor offensively, especially with Robert Williams receiving a slight uptick in minutes of late.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

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Lillard returns with 25 points, Morant debuts and the Blazers rout the Suns 124-83