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Trail Blazers visit Boys and Girls Club, Donovan Clingan dunks on smiling child The Blazers made their annual visit to the Boys and Girls Club, where they were as childlike as the kids then entertained.

OCTOBER 22, 2024 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan flashes dominance The rookie center had 14 points and 20 rebounds in 24 minutes against the Utah Jazz.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • OREGONLIVE.COM

Dominates glass in final tuneup Clingan scored 14 points (7-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt) while adding 20 rebounds, four assists and four blocks over 24 minutes in Friday's 124-86 preseason win over the Jazz.

Impact In Portland's final preseason game, Clingan simply dominated the glass, pulling down nearly twice as many boards as Utah's Walker Kessler and John Collins combined. The seventh overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft will be stuck in a bench role to begin the season behind DeAndre Ayton, but Clingan's rebounding and rejections might still provide fantasy utility right out of the gates.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Utah Clingan is in the starting lineup for Friday's preseason game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.

Impact Clingan will get the start at center since Deandre Ayton (rest) will get the night off. Clingan is expected to open the 2024-25 regular season as the backup center behind Ayton, though he could see his role increase as the season progresses.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles off bench Sunday Clingan notched 10 points (5-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), 10 rebounds, a steal and two blocks across 18 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 108-85 preseason win over the Kings.

Impact Deandre Ayton will open the regular season as Portland's starting center, but Clingan has made his presence felt on both ends of the court throughout the season. That means the rookie could see decent minutes once the regular season begins, and he could very well win the backup role over Robert Williams (hamstring) even after the latter is deemed available to return to the hardwood. The Blazers open their regular season against the Pelicans on Oct. 23.

OCTOBER 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 14, 2024 • SI.COM

Won't play Sunday Clingan will not play in Sunday's Summer League finale against the Rockets, Jonathan Feigen of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Clingan will be shut down for the final game of Summer League and shift his focus to the regular season. The Uconn product left some to be desired offensively during Summer League but shined on the defensive end. His presence defensively could be enough to garner him playing time come the regular season.

JULY 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Donovan Clingan Makes Easier For Trailblazers Portland's newest rookie Donovan Clingan has been impressive in several areas in Summer League thus far. While he hasn't excelled in scoring...

JULY 16, 2024 • SI.COM

Flirts with double-double Clingan totaled eight points (4-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 25 minutes during Monday's 97-95 Summer League win over the 76ers.

Impact Clingan had plenty of chances in the paint but was unable to capitalize, hitting only 36.4 percent of his tries from the field. However, he continues to be a menace on the defensive end, swatting away three shots after a five-block performance Saturday against San Antonio. Clingan's battle for playing time will continue Tuesday against the Wizards.

JULY 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Blocks five shots Clingan produced four points (1-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist, one steal and five blocks in 27 minutes of Saturday's 83-77 Summer League loss to the Spurs.

Impact After being expected by many to be drafted in the first few picks, Clingan fell to No. 7 in the 2024 NBA Draft where the Trail Blazers happily scooped him up. Clingan has a 7-foot-2 frame and is an elite shot blocker, but his path to playing time won't be easy with the likes of Deandre Ayton and Robert Williams standing in his way early on.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 27, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

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