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Blazers’ Rookie Donovan Clingan is Turning Heads—What Does This Mean for Ayton?
With Deandre Ayton sidelined, rookie Donovan Clingan has stepped up, showing the defensive presence and rebounding dominance the Blazers have been missing. As he continues to shine, Portland may have a major decision to make about its long-term frontcourt plans.
Trail Blazers’ Donovan Clingan steps into starting role: ‘I’m definitely ready'
“I’m definitely ready,” Clingan said. “I put a lot of work into getting my body and my conditioning right to the point where it’s at and I’m gonna keep on going to get better and better.” Playing well against a center the caliber of Jokic only enhanced Clingan’s belief in his abilities.
Trail Blazers' Chauncey Billups details importance of upcoming games for Donovan Clingan
Donovan Clingan is set to play a more prominent role and coach Chauncey Billups is eager to see how he responds over their upcoming stretch.
Blazers HC Chauncey Billups Offers Harsh Critique of Donovan Clingan After Latest Start
Fourth-year Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups recently offered up some measured criticism for the club's prized rookie center Donovan Clingan. The 7-foot-2 behemoth was selected ...
Trail Blazers’ Donovan Clingan a bright spot in lopsided loss at Denver
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan, right, collects the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) defends in the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Feb. 10, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski) AP AP
Trail Blazers' Chauncey Billups reacts to Donovan Clingan's career night
Trail Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan reached a new career high on Monday, and earned a bit of praise from coach Chauncey Billups afterward.
Blazers Injuries Open the Door for Donovan Clingan
Donovan Clingan was one of only two additions to the Portland Trail Blazers roster last offseason. The 7’2 big, taken with the seventh pick in June, arrived with an exciting defensive skillset and unrealized offensive potential after two successful years at UConn.
Trail Blazers seek greater consistency from Donovan Clingan
The Portland Trail Blazers will need more consistent production from rookie center Donovan Clingan than they received during Thursday night’s loss to the Los Angeles Lakers to remain in contention for a postseason berth.
Donovan Clingan attends UConn men's basketball game vs. Seton Hall in Newark
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan attended the UConn men's basketball game vs. Seton Hall Saturday in Newark.
Blazers Rookie Donovan Clingan Posts Ridiculous Stat Line Despite Loss to Nuggets
The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday once again, marking their third straight defeat. However, ...
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Major Injury Puts Blazers in a Tough Spot
With Ayton sidelined, Portland has three options: turn to rookie center Donovan Clingan, veteran Moses Brown, or get creative with small-ball lineups featuring Jerami Grant at the five.