Donovan Clingan
#23C · Portland Trail Blazers
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC+
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 133 | 9.4 | 9.7 | 1.7 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 53.1% | 32.3% | 65.1% |
| 2025-26 | 66 | 12.3 | 11.6 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.6 | 52.6% | 33.2% | 68.1% |
| 2024-25 | 67 | 6.5 | 7.9 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 1.6 | 53.9% | 28.6% | 59.6% |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$14.7M
AAV
$4.9M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Donovan Clingan's contract with the Portland Trail Blazers grades out as a fair market value contract, earning a C+ CVI grade. At $4.9M per year over 3 years, this is a minimum-level contract. Donovan's deal falls in the minimum-level tier for NBA Centers. At 22 years old, Donovan is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. This deal represents roughly fair market value — neither a steal nor an overpay. The deal will need consistent performance to grade out as a positive move long-term.
Performance Analysis
Donovan Clingan earns a C+ Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Center. Across 133 career games, Donovan has averaged 9.4 points, 9.7 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game. Donovan's strongest metric is FG% at 5309.4, compared to the NBA Center median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.7, below the Center median of 4.0. Among 96 NBA Centers graded this season, Donovan ranks 33rd in overall performance. Donovan will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Portland Trail Blazers.
Current Sentiment
Media and fans view Clingan as an exciting young prospect with legitimate franchise cornerstone potential. His recent performances are generating buzz, with analysts highlighting his defensive impact and rim-running efficiency. At $4.9M annually, he's considered excellent value for a promising second-year center. The dominant narrative centers on Blazers' unexpected competitiveness built around Clingan's emergence as a defensive anchor. Optimism prevails due to youth, affordable contract, and tangible improvement trajectory suggesting star potential.
Transaction History
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