Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Blocks five shots in loss
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Clingan supplied 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Thursday's 124-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
Clingan turned in arguably his best performance of the season despite the loss, chipping in across all major categories, including a season-high five blocks. While it has been a slow start to the season, Clingan is currently a top 80 player in standard leagues, averaging 9.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.3 three-pointers and 2.3 blocks in 24.2 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Has option picked up
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Clingan had his team option exercised by the Trail Blazers, the team announced Thursday.
This move locks in Clingan's roster status for the 2027-28 season. He should continue operating as Portland's starting center going forward, though veteran Robert Williams poses a significant threat to Clingan's playing time.
Clingan produced nine points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 1-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 victory over the Lakers.
It's worth noting Robert Williams double-doubled Tuesday and closed the game in place of Clingan. The 26 minutes were still a season high for Clingan, so it appears there's plenty of room for both big men to be productive even if Williams continues to cut further into Clingan's playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Grabs 10 rebounds in win
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Clingan ended Friday's 128-120 victory over the Kings with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 19 minutes.
Cilngan led the Trail Blazers in rebounding and had a quiet night as a scorer until the closing minutes. With Sacramento within three, he scored a late basket and made two free throws to help seal the win. The third-year center's minutes have held steady at the start of the season, with Robert Williams filling in off the bench.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Sniffs double-double in win
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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.
None of Portland's starters reached the 25-minute mark, 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.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Block party in preseason win
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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.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Mixed bag in preseason opener
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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 Warriors.
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.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Notches 10 points in loss
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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 Western Conference playoffs.
Clingan had some serious struggles in this series, but that was 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.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Limited again in Game 4 loss
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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 Conference playoffs.
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.
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 assists in 20 minutes.
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 Spurs. 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.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Steamrolled by Wemby in Game 1
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Clingan totaled four points (2-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), seven rebounds and one assist in 22 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 loss to San Antonio in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
The second-year center had recorded double-doubles in his last two regular-season matchups with the Spurs, but Clingan simply couldn't handle Victor Wembanyama in the latter's playoff debut. Through seven contests in April, Clingan is averaging 10.0 points, 10.4 boards, 2.1 assists, 1.6 blocks and 1.4 threes over 26.1 minutes, and he'll need to raise his game if Portland is going to avoid a quick exit.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Records double-double in victory
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Clingan contributed 18 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two blocks across 28 minutes during Friday's 116-97 victory over the Clippers.
Clingan enjoyed a productive night on both sides of the ball, as he mixed proficient shooting with solid defense in the paint. The second-year pro has distinguished himself as one of the most consistent centers in the Western Conference, averaging 12.1 points, 11.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.7 blocks over 76 games this season.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 15 rebounds during win
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Clingan logged seven points (3-10 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 15 rebounds and seven blocks in 24 minutes during Monday's 134-99 win over the Nets.
Although Clingan struggled to find the bottom of the basket, he led with a game-high 15 rebounds in only 24 minutes. Clingan would have likely posted his 33rd double-double of the season if he had not been pulled in the fourth quarter, but the decrease in playing time snapped a healthy seven-game double-double streak. He currently ranks sixth in the category, just behind standouts like Luka Doncic and Victor Wembanyama.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Double-doubles in loss
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Clingan totaled 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), 13 rebounds and one assist in 25 minutes during Sunday's 128-112 loss to Denver.
Clingan opened Sunday's game with back-to-back triples, and he set a new career high in three-point makes within his first 10 minutes of play. This was the sophomore center's seventh straight double-double and his 32nd of the season. He shouldn't have much trouble keeping that streak going Monday with a favorable matchup against the Nets.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 15 boards in loss
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Clingan finished Sunday's 109-103 loss to the 76ers with 11 points (4-10 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 15 rebounds, five assists and three blocks in 28 minutes.
Clingan's shooting percentages remain subpar for a big man, as he's made just 46.3 percent of his field goals in seven outings since the beginning of March. However, he's going to remain valuable in fantasy as long as he can crash the boards and be a disruptive presence on defense. While Clingan might be better suited to make a bigger impact in category-based leagues, he's still worthy of a roster spot across all formats. He's averaging 13.1 points, 12.7 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.6 blocks per game in seven March appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Cleans up glass in Friday's win
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Clingan produced 21 points (7-12 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 15 rebounds, two assists, six blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 124-114 win over the Jazz.
The double-double was the 27th of the season for Clingan and his fourth in six March games. The second-year center has become an absolute beast on the glass, and through 10 contests since the All-Star break he's averaging 13.7 points, 12.0 boards, 2.6 assists, 2.3 blocks, 1.4 threes and 1.1 steals while shooting 51.6 percent from the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Available to play
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Clingan (illness) is available to play Saturday against the Hornets.
Clingan was a true game-time call after missing Thursday's game against the Bulls. The second-year center is going to give it a go, and that means Robert Williams could be less involved for Portland.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Iffy for Saturday
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Clingan (illness) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Clingan remains in jeopardy of sitting out after also missing Thursday's game against the Bulls. Another potential absence for Clingan on Saturday would likely result in an expanded role at center for Robert Williams, who would be a strong plug-and-play fantasy option in this case.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Dealing with illness
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Clingan is questionable for Thursday's game against the Bulls due to an illness.
Clingan was a late addition to the injury report, and that's not a great sign for his availability. Robert Williams (foot) is also questionable, so the Trail Blazers could be very thin up front. Meanwhile, rookie center Yang Hansen (back) is also questionable.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Delivers monster night in win
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Clingan collected 23 points (8-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-9 FT), 18 rebounds, seven assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Thursday's 135-119 victory over the Jazz.
Clingan posted a strong shooting performance, drilling 66.7 percent of his field-goal attempts on the night. He finished second on his club in scoring behind Jrue Holiday's 31 points, and Clingan dominated on the boards for a team-high 18 rebounds while also setting a new career high with his seven assists. He's now secured four double-doubles in seven February appearances.
