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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / January 26
Yang Hansen, Donovan Clingan Make NBA All-Star Rising Stars Teams 
Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has been named to the Rising Stars team for NBA All-Star Weekend, 2026. Hansen will be joined in the tournament by fellow center Donovan Clingan.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 19
Blazers’ Donovan Clingan pulls off rare LaMarcus Aldridge feat
With a 117-110 win against the Sacramento Kings Sunday night at Golden 1 Center, the Portland Trail Blazers notched their third straight win and returned to a .500 record for the first time since November 14.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / January 6
Clingan Has Proven Himself As The Trail Blazers’ Best Center
Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe have headlined the Portland Trail Blazers’ promising 2025-26 season. This has led to fewer eyes on Donovan Clingan’s development into the Blazers’ best center.
The 'Active NBA 20-point game leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score 20 points in at least 200 games in their career can you name in seven minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / January 5
The Trail Blazers are Winning Because of One Stat
Don’t look now, but the Portland Trail Blazers have won four out of their last five games. With the Utah Jazz on tap tonight, there’s a decent chance they can make it five of six.
The 25 players with the most successful post-NBA careers
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / January 3
Blazers Take Down Wemby-less Spurs
After leading by as many as 15 points, the Portland Trail Blazers awoke from a dreamy first quarter to find the San Antonio Spurs making up the deficit and then some.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 3
NBA Notes: Blazers, Donovan Clingan, Lakers, Luka Doncic, Magic
Donovan Clingan continues to give Portland a steady presence in the middle. The second-year center has settled into a consistent rhythm, averaging 10.8 points and 10.5 rebounds, and recorded his sixth double-double in eight games Friday with 11 points and 15 boards in a win over New Orleans.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / January 2
Donovan Clingan's Cooper Flagg Connection Doesn't Signal Blazers Future
The Portland Trail Blazers have a recent draft pick with a near-family connection to the No. 1 pick of the 2025 NBA Draft, Cooper Flagg. Donovan Clingan, who's from Connecticut and won consecutive March Madness Tournaments with the UConn Huskies before Portland selected him in the 2024 draft's lottery, has known Flagg since they were kids.
NBA News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / December 30
Donovan Clingan Explains How Blazers Stunned Celtics on Sunday
The Portland Trail Blazers picked up a surprising 114-108 win over the Boston Celtics on Sunday with a massive second-half adjustment from Tiago Splitter and Co.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / December 29
Clingan Roars, Blazers Win: ‘He’s One of Those Dudes’
Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan lets out his emotions after big plays. Whether it’s a cold stare or a primal roar, the 7-foot-2 second-year big man — aptly nicknamed “Cling Kong” — feels the moment and lets the arena know.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / December 28
Blazers, Clingan Power Past Celtics
The Portland Trail Blazers finally got the first victory of their five-game homestand on Sunday, beating the Boston Celtics 114-108 Sunday afternoon. The Blazers improved to 13-19 on the season, good for 10th place in the Western Conference.
Los Angeles Clippers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / December 27
Clippers’ Kawhi Leonard puts Donovan Clingan on a poster with monster slam
The entire Los Angeles Clippers seemed to take a plunge into the Fountain of Youth with the way they handled business against the Portland Trail Blazers.
NBA News / Yardbarker / December 27
Five predictions for the remainder of 2025-26 NBA season
As the NBA calendar flips to 2026, the league enters a new year with new possibilities. With that in mind, here are five predictions that will shape how this season is remembered.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / December 21
Blazers Grit It Out: Avdija and Clingan Lead Portland to Hard-Fought Sweep Over Kings 98-93
Sometimes, you win pretty. Sometimes, you just survive. And sometimes, you walk into a hostile arena, throw a wrench in the gears of a team desperate for revenge, and walk out with exactly what you came for.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / November 26
Donovan Clingan is Proving He is the Blazers’ Franchise Center
Center is one of the toughest positions to play in the NBA because of all the responsibilities. Donovan Clingan has become the Portland Trail Blazers’ franchise center with ease, shining in Tiago Splitter’s system.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / October 20
Trail Blazers' latest moves signal playoff push
The Blazers are no longer building through the draft. This season is about making the playoffs.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Last Word On Sports / October 16
Donovan Clingan is Making the Blazers’ Lineup Easier for Billups
Even if the Portland Trail Blazers have lost some preseason games, they have been impressive. Donovan Clingan has been a standout player in Chauncey Billups’ system.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 18
Trail Blazers may regret Damian Lillard reunion
Portland already failed to build a legitimate title contender around Lillard once, and his second stint sends the message that pursuing a championship isn't the top priority for the Trail Blazers anymore, either.
Portland Trail Blazers News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 13
NBA Team Projected to Pair Former UConn Stars Liam McNeeley, Donovan Clingan
With the NBA Draft less than a week away, UConn Huskies fans should get a better idea of where former star Liam McNeeley will start his professional career.
Blazers Predicted to Part With Donovan Clingan to Land All-Star in Trade Proposal
The Portland Trail Blazers fell just short of reaching the postseason this year, but the team did show a massive improvement from the previous season. Portland's young core grew a lot, and the team was fairly competitive once again.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / April 2
Trail Blazers Rookie Donovan Clingan Displays Versatility in Win Against Hawks
Many observers questioned the Trail Blazers' strategy when Portland selected Connecticut center Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / March 26
Donovan Clingan Shows Potential Stardom for Trail Blazers
At the 2024 NBA Draft, the Portland Trail Blazers took a major gamble, selecting UConn center Donovan Clingan with the No. 7 overall pick. While the 7-foot-2 Clingan displayed an immense defensive presence for the two-time champion Huskies, rolling the center dice that high in the draft is always risky business.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / February 13
Donovan Clingan's Breakout Performance Highlights Blazers' Future Potential
Donovan Clingan just put himself in the history books. In a season filled with struggles for the Portland Trail Blazers, the rookie center delivered a monster performance against the Denver Nuggets on February 12, 2025, dropping 17 points and pulling down a career-high 20 rebounds.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / January 15, 2025
Trail Blazers impressive rookie to miss time with ankle sprain
During his debut pro season, he has already impressed defensively, but he’s fairly raw on the other end.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 27, 2024
Blazers’ Donovan Clingan update a bummer amid injury woes
The Portland Trail Blazers have been a historically injury-ravaged team; their centers, in particular, have had a penchant for picking up serious injuries.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / November 26, 2024
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