Donovan Clingan
#23C · Portland Trail Blazers
All-Rookie 2nd Team '25
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Height
7'2"
Weight
280 lbs
Age
22
College
UConn
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
7'6.8"
Reach
9'7.0"
Hand Size
10" × 10.25"
A-
B
B+
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsB+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 133 | 12.4 | 11.7 | 2.2 | 0.5 | 1.7 | 52.3% | 32.3% | 65.1% |
| 2025-26 | | 68 | 12.4 | 11.7 | 2.2 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, 4/13 | vs SAC | W 122-110 | 24 | 13 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6-10 | 1-2 | +9 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$24.2M
Guaranteed
$14.7M
AAV
$7.2M/yr
Guaranteed %61%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
A-
Great Value
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Donovan Clingan's contract with the Portland Trail Blazers grades out as an A- CVI — the team is getting significantly more on-court production than what they're paying for. Donovan's production is solid — comfortably above the league-average center threshold. His $7.2M average annual value ranks as role player money for the center market. The value equation works strongly in the team's favor — they're getting upper-tier production at a price point that builds roster depth. At 22, Donovan has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
B+
#14 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Donovan Clingan earns a B+ Performance grade this season — a quality starter-level center putting up solid numbers for the Portland Trail Blazers. This season, Donovan is putting up 12.4 points, 11.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game across 133 games. Donovan's strongest area is RPG at 11.7, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.2 (center median: 4.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Donovan ranks 14th. As a All-Rookie 2nd Team talent at just 22, Donovan's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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