Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Three rejections Wednesday
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Clingan amassed six points (3-7 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 12 rebounds, one assist and three blocks in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 114-113 overtime loss to New York.
The rookie center continues to make his presence felt at the rim. Clingan has recorded multiple blocks in three straight games and eight of 13 since Deandre Ayton (calf) was sidelined, a stretch in which the UConn product has averaged 8.1 points, 9.5 boards, 1.9 assists and 1.9 blocks in 23.7 minutes a contest while shooting 56.4 percent from the floor.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Steps up for Portland
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Clingan accumulated 15 points (6-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, six assists and four blocks across 32 minutes during Monday's 130-120 loss to the Warriors.
This was the line Clingan's patient fantasy managers have been waiting for -- in his previous 10 games, the center averaged just 6.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks in 21.1 minutes. Monday's game illustrates just how much upside Clingan can offer, and it could be a sign of things to come to close out the season, especially if Deandre Ayton (calf) remains out.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Held to three points
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Clingan racked up three points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 119-112 loss to the Pistons.
Clingan remains a work in progress on the offensive end, but his production on the glass and his ability to alter shots on defense continues to keep his fantasy value afloat in deeper formats. In his last 10 games, Clingan has produced 6.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, 1.6 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks in 21.1 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Struggles in loss Wednesday
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Clingan racked up two points (1-3 FG), seven rebounds, one assist and one block in 20 minutes during Wednesday's 128-118 loss to Boston.
Clingan failed to have an impact, tallying just two points during his time on the floor. Despite starting, Clingan's production has been far from consistent. His size typically results in solid rebound and block numbers; however, his lack of mobility and offensive versatility could be an issue moving forward. Although he should remain the starter until Deandre Ayton returns from a calf injury, Clingan's upside is capped due to the aforementioned shortcomings.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Nabs double-double in victory
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Clingan finished with 13 points (6-12 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 13 rebounds, three blocks, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes during Monday's 119-102 victory over the 76ers.
Clingan led the Trail Blazers with a team-high 13 rebounds en route to his fourth double-double of the season. Moreover, the 21-year-old racked up a game-high three swats in the win. The rookie big man has started in eight consecutive contests due to Deandre Ayton (calf) being sidelined. In that eight-game span, Clingan has reached the double-digit mark in points and rebounds three times each. Additionally, he has recorded multiple blocks in five of those eight starts.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Solid impact down low Friday
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Clingan accumulated 12 points (5-8 FG, 2-7 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 28 minutes during Friday's 121-102 win over the Nets.
Clingan continues to benefit from the absences of Deandre Ayton (calf) and Robert Williams (knee), handling the bulk of the center minutes. Across his last six appearances as a starter, Clingan has averaged 9.0 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.8 blocks, 1.5 assists and 0.7 steals in 23.1 minutes while shooting 63.9 percent from the field. The rookie first-rounder may be extremely raw offensively, but the Trail Blazers and fantasy managers should be encouraged by what Clingan brings to the table as a rebounder and rim protector.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 12 boards
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Clingan posted seven points (2-4 FG, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 25 minutes during Monday's 114-112 victory over Utah.
Robert Williams missed his second game in a row with knee soreness, and Deandre Ayton is expected to miss several more weeks with his calf strain. Clingan is going to have a big opportunity to finish the season on a high note and has been a popular pickup in fantasy leagues. Over his last five games, Clingan has averaged 11.8 points, 10.2 rebounds and 2.0 blocks in 22.8 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Modest totals in defeat
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Clingan totaled six points (3-4 FG), six rebounds, three blocks and one steal across 17 minutes during Thursday's 110-102 loss to the Lakers.
Deandre Ayton's (calf) injury will keep the center out for at least a month, so the starting job will be Clingan's to lose. Robert Williams also waits in the wings, but the Trail Blazers should probably prioritize Clingan's development. This may be his time to come into his own as a full-time starter. The rookie center will still be a risky fantasy call in the short term, but it's worthwhile to monitor his progress as he settles into a larger role.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Career-best night on glass
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Clingan closed with 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 FT), 20 rebounds, two assists and three blocks across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 132-121 loss to the Nuggets.
With Deandre Ayton (calf) sidelined, Clingan got the start at center and erupted for a career-best rebounding total. The seventh overall pick in the 2024 Draft has been productive when he gets significant minutes. In 11 starts this season, he's averaged 7.7 points, 10.8 boards, 2.9 blocks and 1.3 assists in just 22.9 minutes a contest. Ayton isn't expected back until mid-March at the earliest, so Clingan has a long runway to pile up strong fantasy numbers.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Starting sans Ayton
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Clingan is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
With Deandre Ayton (calf) out Wednesday, Clingan will join Portland's starting lineup. The rookie first-rounder has averaged 9.9 rebounds, 6.8 points, 2.9 blocks and 0.7 steals in 22.1 minutes across 10 games as a starter this season, granting him boosted fantasy value.
Clingan contributed 21 points (8-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), seven rebounds and one block over 21 minutes during Monday's 146-117 loss to the Nuggets.
Clingan was perfect from the field as he scored a career-high 21 points in the loss. Robert Williams is sidelined by a knee injury, and Deandre Ayton left this game early with a calf issue, so Clingan is likely to be a popular pickup in fantasy formats. The rookie center has been productive in limited minutes this season with averages of 5.3 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in 15.9 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Three swats in limited run Saturday
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Clingan chipped in zero points (0-1 FG), five rebounds, three blocks and one steal over six minutes during Saturday's 114-98 loss to Minnesota.
Clingan made an immediate impact on the defensive end in his limited playing time, recording a game-high mark in swats. The rookie big man has seen a decline in minutes of late, averaging 1.6 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in only 10.4 minutes per game over his last five outings.
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Unlikely to play Tuesday
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Coach Chauncey Billups said Robert Williams is expected to take over Clingan's minutes during Tuesday's game versus the Pacers, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Clingan hasn't picked up an injury but is expected to cede his minutes to Williams, who was sidelined for Portland's previous four contests. Williams has played in only 17 of the Trail Blazers' 50 contests this season, so Clingan should operate as the team's backup center to Deandre Ayton when Williams is forced to sit out.
Clingan will come off the bench in Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.
The rookie big man will shift back to the bench with Deandre Ayton (knee) returning from a three-game absence. Clingan has appeared in each of the club's last two outings following a five-game absence due to a left ankle sprain, during which he has amassed four points (2-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), 19 rebounds, six blocks, five assists and one steal across 38 total minutes.
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Instant defensive impact in return
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Clingan (ankle) ended with four points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, four assists, four blocks and one steal across 18 minutes in Friday's 102-97 win over the Hornets.
Filling in as the Blazers' starting center for the injured Deandre Ayton (knee) on Friday, Clingan appeared to be eased back into action following a five-game absence of his own due to an ankle sprain. Despite being on a workload restriction, Clingan still posted excellent per-minute numbers and is now averaging 10.3 rebounds, 7.6 points, 3.0 blocks and 0.8 steals in 22.3 minutes over nine appearances as a starter this season. Clingan would hold plenty of streaming value if Ayton is unable to play in Sunday's matchup with Oklahoma City.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Available and starting Friday
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Clingan (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Hornets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
With Deandre Ayton (knee) and Robert Williams (hand) both sidelined Friday, Clingan will also jump right into Portland's starting lineup down low following a five-game absence with an ankle injury. The rookie big man makes sense as a strong plug-and-play fantasy option against Charlotte, as Clingan has averaged 10.0 rebounds, 8.0 points, 2.9 blocks and 0.8 steals in 22.9 minutes across eight games as a starter this year.
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Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Likely to return against Charlotte
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Clingan (ankle) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
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.
