UConn, Portland Trail Blazers and Donovan Clingan

Former UConn men's basketball star Donovan Clingan has 20-rebound game for Portland Trail Blazers
Former UConn men's basketball star Donovan Clingan had two strong games for the NBA's Portland Trail Blazers, including a 20-rebound night.
Former UConn Star Donovan Clingan Scores Career-High 21 Points In Latest NBA Contest
Former UConn star center Donovan Clingan hasn’t enjoyed the most productive rookie season with the Portland Trail Blazers.  Still, he’s had his moments in Year
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan accomplishes feat not seen in 40 years
Donovan Clingan #23 of the Portland Trail Blazers dunks on Zeke Nnaji #22 of the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Ball Arena on February 12, 2025 in Denver, Colorado. (Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images) Getty Images
Donovan Clingan joins Bill Walton, Sam Bowie in Trail Blazers history after latest game
Trail Blazers rookie Donovan Clingan had a career night on the glass on Wednesday and joined some elite company in the franchise record books.
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Donovan Clingan has a career night
That left Clingan to hold down the fort against three-time NBA Most Valuable Player Nikola Jokic. And the rookie held his own in Portland’s 132-121 defeat. In 31 minutes, Clingan accounted for 17 points (7-of-12 FGs,
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.
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Career-best night on glass
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,
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
Donovan Clingan Sets Career High in Blazers’ Loss to Nuggets
Despite the loss, the rookie big man earned praise from Chauncey Billups and looks to build momentum moving forward.
Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Starting sans Ayton
Clingan is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Lakers, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports. With Deandre Ayton (calf) out Wednesday, Clingan will join Portland's starting lineup.
Time For The Blazers To Reverse Their Donovan Clingan Decision
The Portland Trail Blazers need to rethink their approach to rookie center Donovan Clingan. With Deandre Ayton sidelined for at least four weeks due to a left calf strain, Clingan has stepped into the starting role and delivered.
Fantasy Basketball Pickups: Donovan Clingan set to shine in increased role
The severity of the injury isn’t clear, but if he is forced to miss time, Donovan Clingan (11% rostered in Yahoo leagues) ...
Blazers Notes: Donovan Clingan ROTY Rank, Deni Avdija Channels John Cena, More
In a recent ranking of the most likely NBA Rookie of the Year winners, Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan has recently risen in the ranks. Across 34 ...
Deandre Ayton, Scoot Henderson out vs. Denver. Donovan Clingan Is Set to Step into a Bigger Role
Deandre Ayton, Scoot Henderson out vs. Denver. Donovan Clingan Is Set to Step into a Bigger Role ...