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"
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
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 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$24.2M
Guaranteed
$14.7M
AAV
$7.2M/yr
Performance Analysis
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.
Current Sentiment
Clingan is emerging as a legitimate bright spot for Portland, generating genuine excitement around his development trajectory. Media coverage skews positive with Player of the Week consideration and consistent praise for improvement. His B-minus performance grade reflects solid production for a second-year center still ascending his learning curve. Fans view him as a foundational piece worth building around despite the team's struggles and losses. Elite PER rating suggests his actual on-court impact exceeds typical sophomore expectations, building strong momentum.
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