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• Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Out at least two weeks

  1H ago • By RotoWire

  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.

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• Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Dealing with left knee sprain

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  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.

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• Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Pulls down 19 rebounds Saturday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  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, and 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.

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• Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Available to return Saturday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Clingan (knee) is available to return to Saturday's game against the Rockets. Clingan briefly exited Saturday's game due to a left knee injury. However, after being checked on by trainers in the locker room, he returned to the bench and will be available for the fourth quarter.

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• Trail Blazers' Donovan Clingan: Heads to locker room Saturday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Clingan (undisclosed) went to the locker room in the third quarter of Sunday's game against the Rockets, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports. Clingan went to the locker room with a trainer to be evaluated for an unspecified injury. While he's sidelined, Duop Reath should see an uptick in minutes off the Blazers' bench.

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