Clingan is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. 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).
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ACTIVEPrevious game (@ DAL 12/23)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Donovan Clingan Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL5.96.40.51.80.5Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 22 7 16.5 5.9 6.4 0.5 1.8 0.5 1.1 1 0 0.2 0.7 33.3% 2.2 4.0 56.3% 2.5 4.6 52.9% 0.7 1.0 72.7% 2.9 3.5 3.0 0.5 -48 57.8% Career 22716.55.96.40.51.80.51.1100.20.733.3%2.24.056.3%2.54.652.9%0.71.072.7%2.93.53.00.5-4857.8%
Donovan Clingan Season Stats 2024-25
Previous Game (@ DAL 12/23)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF2216.55.96.40.51.13.02024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.43.52.92024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL1.80.52024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%52.9%56.3%33.3%72.7%57.8%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-480.501
Donovan Clingan Game Log 2024-25
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18W 124-862414204402100.0%11763.6%12758.3%000.0%10102.0+3042958.3%10/16W 111-100204110101000.0%7228.6%7228.6%000.0%560.0-82828.6%10/13W 105-851710100211300.0%6583.3%9555.6%100.0%280.0+1621653.0%10/11L 101-991975210211100.0%4250.0%5360.0%000.0%141.0-93870.0%
Preseason Totals 20.58.811.51.52.00.31.51.30.320.0%7.04.057.1%8.34.351.5%0.30.00.0%4.57.01.0+292.818.852.3% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/23L 132-10815431001100.0%4250.0%5240.0%000.0%121.0-72340.0%12/21L 114-941276110011100.0%3266.7%4375.0%000.0%240.0-54987.5%12/19W 126-1241132001011100.0%100.0%2150.0%000.0%020.0+90575.0%12/15L 116-109191093203200.0%7571.4%9555.6%000.0%451.0-251255.6%12/13L 118-11615672003100.0%5360.0%6350.0%000.0%250.7+34350.0%11/23W 104-98250191311000.0%400.0%400.0%000.0%9101.0+34160.0%11/22L 116-88159712023133.3%4375.0%7457.1%000.0%340.5-1141164.3%11/20L 109-9921109022111100.0%6350.0%7457.1%4125.0%540.0+531457.1%11/17W 114-11021680311000.0%4375.0%4375.0%000.0%530.0-2031575.0%11/13W 106-983117121801000.0%10660.0%10660.0%55100.0%661.0+1533369.7%11/12W 122-10821460111100.0%4250.0%5240.0%000.0%330.0+35440.0%11/10L 134-89161330112100.0%6583.3%7571.4%33100.0%120.0-1431278.1%11/8L 127-10218630200000.0%7342.9%7342.9%000.0%120.0-191442.9%11/7L 118-10511042111100.0%100.0%200.0%000.0%402.0-9230.0%11/4W 118-10016430302000.0%11100.0%11100.0%22100.0%030.0+946106.4%11/2L 103-9713340101100.0%2150.0%3133.3%2150.0%220.0-162338.7%11/1L 137-11412370100000.0%3133.3%3133.3%2150.0%340.0-13538.7%10/30W 106-1051176011111100.0%4250.0%5360.0%000.0%330.0+94770.0%10/28L 111-9811260100000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%150.0+32850.0%10/27W 125-10313990200000.0%6466.7%6466.7%11100.0%630.0+631669.9%10/25L 105-10314460402000.0%11100.0%11100.0%3266.7%240.0+031086.2%10/23L 140-10412220111000.0%2150.0%2150.0%000.0%020.0-91450.0%
Regular Season Totals 16.55.96.40.51.80.51.10.70.233.3%4.02.256.3%4.62.552.9%1.00.772.7%2.93.50.5-483.012.757.8%
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Back to bench Thursday
Clingan is not in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nuggets. 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).
Enters starting lineup
Clingan will start Sunday's game against the Suns. 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.
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. 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.
Available to play Friday
Clingan (knee) is available for Friday's game against the Spurs, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports. Clingan will operate in a minutes restriction, as 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.
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. 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.
Considered day-to-day
Portland announced Tuesday that Clingan (knee) has been cleared for on-court workouts and will ramp up toward a return to play. Coach Chauncey Billups said he expects Clingan to play Friday against the Spurs, Aaron J. Fentress of The Oregonian reports. 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.
Out at least two weeks
Portland announced Tuesday that Clingan (knee) will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Additional imaging revealed the rookie has a Grade 2 MCL sprain, and he'll hit the sidelines for an extended period. Clingan was playing well before the injury, averaging 7.7 points, 10.2 rebounds and 3.1 blocks in 22.7 minutes per game across six consecutive starts due to the absence of Deandre Ayton (finger). Given Portland's rebuilding status, there's no reason to rush Clingan back, but the youngster should get plenty of developmental minutes in the second half of the season if healthy.
Dealing with left knee sprain
Clingan has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to a left knee sprain. Clingan briefly left Saturday's game against the Rockets due to a left knee injury, but he was able to return and finished with zero points, 19 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes. The knee injury appears to be a lingering issue that will prevent Clingan from playing Monday, and his next chance to take the court will be against the Pacers on Wednesday. With Clingan out and Deandre Ayton (finger) doubtful to play Monday, Robert Williams could be inserted into the Blazers' starting lineup.
Pulls down 19 rebounds Saturday
Clingan recorded zero points (0-4 FG), 19 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 26 minutes during Saturday's 104-98 victory over the Rockets. The rookie big man set a career-high mark with 19 rebounds, including nine offensive rebounds, and he represented a massive problem for Alperen Sengun for the second game in a row. Clingan needs to score more regularly to boost his upside, but he's so dominant on the glass that he remains valuable in fantasy solely based on his defensive numbers.