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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.
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.
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 Rookie Donovan Clingan Reacts to Earning Starting Role
The Portland Trail Blazers are facing a critical moment in their season, with hopes of securing a play-in tournament spot still alive despite sitting in 13th pl
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Modest totals in defeat
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.
Dan Hurley still pinpoints struggles in Maui as turning point for UConn's season
UConn head coach Dan Hurley will never change his stance on the Maui Invitational after the Huskies' dreadful performance in ...
2024 NBA Re-Draft: Do the Hornets target Donovan Clingan, Dalton Knecht instead?
With the benefit of hindsight, a ton of teams would probably like a redo on the 2024 NBA Draft. Considered a weak draft class ...
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Billups gives Donovan Clingan homework
The Blazers coach wants the rookie to be tougher and more aggressive in the paint during Deandre Ayton's absence.
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How to watch Hornets at Trail Blazers: Time, TV, odds, injury report on Feb. 22
The Trail Blazers fell 110-102 to the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday in their first game after the All-Star break. They trailed by one point entering the fourth quarter but went down by 11 points ...
Major Injury Puts Blazers in a Tough Spot
With Deandre Ayton sidelined for at least a month, the Blazers are forced to adjust on the fly. Can rookie Donovan Clingan ...
Jimmy Butler’s fantasy basketball impact, Donovan Clingan, and Dallas’ Doncic-less downfall
Stan Son gives fantasy basketball advice for the stretch run, including his thoughts on Jimmy Butler's fit with the Warriors.
Pick up Clingan, Williams III with Wembanyama out
With Victor Wembanyama's absence set to dramatically impact fantasy rosters, Raphielle Johnson and Noah Rubin highlight ...
What has plagued UConn's quest for a three-peat and can the Huskies right the ship?
A lack of depth, consistency and desperation have led to UConn's roller-coaster season, but can the Huskies' win over Villanova help propel them to a strong finish heading into the NCAA Tournament?