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On YouTubePortland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 28
The Big Question Surrounding Trail Blazers Centers 
The Portland Trail Blazers are justifiably proud of their two young centers, Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. The Blazers spent prime, consecutive draft picks on the pair of pivots.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 21
Blazers Exercise options on Henderson, Clingan, Murray
A busy week of roster moves continues for the Trail Blazers, who announced in a press release that they’ve exercised their rookie scale team options on three players for the 2026/27 season.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
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.
The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars
The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 16
Young Blazers Center Predicted to Become NBA's Next Dominant Big Man
The Portland Trail Blazers sport an intriguing duo of young centers in second-year player Donovan Clingan and rookie Yang Hansen. With a year of experience and 37 starts under his belt, Clingan looks to build on a rookie season in which he averaged 6.5 points, 7.9 rebounds and 1.6 blocks per game.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 14
Blazers Rising Star Predicted to Average Double-Double This Season
A rising Portland Trail Blazers star has been predicted to enjoy a significant statistical uptick for the first time in 2025-26. Eric Karabell of ESPN recently predicted that now-starting center Donovan Clingan will average a double-double during his second season.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 10
Blazers' Donovan Clingan Had Surprise Reaction to Draft-Day Trade for Yang Hansen
While much of the NBA has moved towards free-flowing small-ball lineups, the Portland Trail Blazers opted to zag the other way with the hopes of bludgeoning opponents into submission via sheer size and mass.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / October 6
Wesley Battles for Minutes, Clingan Shows Improvement
The Portland Trail Blazers hit the practice floor in Tualatin Monday morning as they continue their march toward the 2025-26 NBA season. Following the practice, Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups, along with players Toumani Camara, Blake Wesley and Kris Murray spoke with media about their preseason preparation and other storylines.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / September 28
Blazers Rising Star Could Make NBA Top 100 Next Year, Says Insider
The Portland Trail Blazers are hoping to have some of their current players turn into star players in the next couple of years. They need some of their young guys to step up into new roles.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 27
Clingan Could Crack ESPN’s Top 100
After ESPN ranked players 100 though 50 on their top 100 NBA players list, longtime writer and noted Seattleite Kevin Pelton wrote that Portland Trail Blazers second-year center Donovan Clingan should get consideration for the list next year: As a rookie, Clingan was immediately one of the NBA’s top rim protectors.
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.
Connecticut Huskies News / UConn Huskies on SI / June 11
Analyst Exposes Glaring Problem for UConn Huskies Legend
Donovan Clingan certainly enjoyed one heck of a career with the UConn Huskies, winning national championships in each of his two seasons with the team before heading to the NBA Draft.
Portland Trail Blazers News / UConn Huskies on SI / May 20
NBA Makes Major Announcement About Former UConn Star Donovan Clingan
Former UConn Huskies star Donovan Clingan has been named to the All-Rookie Second Team. Clingan was the 7th overall pick by the Portland Trail Blazers in the 2024 NBA Draft and was impactful in his rookie campaign.
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
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
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
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / November 15
Blazers center vaults into Rookie of the Year race
Donovan Clingan got a chance to start Wednesday night for the Portland Trail Blazers. To celebrate the occasion, he had a block party.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / October 21, 2024
Trail Blazers: Examining Donovan Clingan's Monstrous Two-Way Potential
Donovan Clingan starred as the de-facto best defender in both college basketball last season and in the 2024 NBA draft class. However, the transition in defensive prowess from college to the pros isn’t always a smooth one, especially for big men.
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