Donovan Clingan News, Rumors, Updates - Portland Trail Blazers

Likely to return against Charlotte Clingan (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.

Impact Clingan is expected to return to action Friday after missing Portland's previous five contests due to a left ankle sprain. With Deandre Ayton (knee) and Robert Williams (hand) both out, Clingan should draw the start at center if he's upgraded to available against Charlotte.

JANUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Orlando Clingan (ankle) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic.

Impact Clingan will miss his fifth straight game with a left ankle sprain. With Deandre Ayton (knee) out for Thursday's game in Orlando, Robert Williams will likely see the bulk of the minutes in the frontcourt.

JANUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Clingan will be re-evaluated in one week with ankle sprain Marc J. Spears: Trail Blazers say center Donovan Clingan has a mild left ankle sprain and will be re-evaluated in one week.Source: Twitter @...

JANUARY 16, 2025 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

To miss at least one week Clingan was diagnosed with a mild left ankle sprain Wednesday, and he'll be re-evaluated in one week.

Impact Clingan tweaked his ankle late in Thursday's loss to Brooklyn, and further testing revealed he was dealing with a mild ankle sprain. The rookie center will be out at least one week -- meaning he'll miss at least four games -- but there isn't a precise timeline for his return. Portland will provide updates as necessary, so fantasy managers should watch for status updates in the coming week or so. While Clingan is sidelined, the Trailblazers could look to Robert Williams (illness) and Duop Reath for backup center minutes behind Deandre Ayton.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Former UConn Star Donovan Clingan Suffers Devastating Ankle Injury In NBA Former UConn Huskies star Donovan Clingan is having a solid rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers, averaging 5.6 points and 6.5 rebo...

JANUARY 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Tweaks ankle Tuesday Clingan finished Tuesday's 132-114 loss to the Nets with four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 22 minutes. However, the rookie big man...

Impact Despite not being aggressive offensively, Clingan was able to dominate the glass off the bench Tuesday. While the severity of Clingan's ankle injury is unclear, fantasy managers should look out for an official injury report to clarify his status for Thursday's matchup with the Clippers.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to action Clingan (head) checked back into Tuesday's game versus the Nets with 10:56 remaining in the second quarter.

Impact Clingan left Tuesday's contest in the first quarter but returned shortly after with a cut on his face, per Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland. Regardless, the rookie big man should continue to operate as Portland's backup center to Deandre Ayton.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Heads to locker room Tuesday Clingan went back to the locker room after sustaining an apparent head injury in the first quarter of Tuesday's game against the Nets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports...

Impact Clingan took a knee to the head and was helped off the court by the training staff with a towel over his face. The rookie big man will likely undergo further testing to rule out a concussion, and he should be considered questionable to return until the team provides an update on his status.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reverts to bench Tuesday Clingan will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against Brooklyn, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.

Impact The rookie got the spot start for Deandre Ayton in Saturday's loss to Miami, during which Clingan posted eight points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes. The big man should still see significant playing time off the bench against the Nets with Robert Williams (illness) sidelined.

JANUARY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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.

JANUARY 12, 2025 • 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.

JANUARY 10, 2025 • 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.

JANUARY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Checking Up On Former UConn Star Donovan Clingan 28 Games Into NBA Career In July of 2021, Donovan Clingan committed to Dan Hurley and the UConn Huskies, unsure what the future would hold for him in Storrs. During...

JANUARY 9, 2025 • SI.COM

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.

JANUARY 8, 2025 • 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.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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, 2025 • 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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