Donovan Clingan posts 17 points, 18 rebounds, 4 blocks against Denver

Fantasy basketball: The centre's double-double and elite shot-blocking in 32 minutes offer a glimpse of what he can do with playing time, making him a…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 3, 2026 · Updated November 3, 2026

Donovan Clingan posted 17 points, 18 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and one three on 8-16 shooting in 32 minutes as a starter in Portland's 118-110 win over Denver on Monday, November 2.

The rookie centre delivered 53.1 fantasy points against 27.1 a game over his previous 5 games, with the extra minutes and shot attempts behind the surge. His combination of boards, blocks and efficient scoring makes him valuable in nine-category leagues when he plays, and the fantasy points ceiling is clear when the Trail Blazers give him time. Portland has one game left this week, on Monday.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Donovan Clingan

Clingan's 18 rebounds and four blocks are exactly what managers want from the 14.5% usage big man, who is shooting 61.7% true shooting this season. He has started all six games but had been averaging just 22.3 minutes over his previous 5 games, making the 32-minute outing a significant jump. The boards and blocks are elite when he plays, and the one three adds a small bonus in nine-category leagues.

Season to date over six games, this one included, Clingan is averaging 10.0 points, 10.3 rebounds and 2.3 blocks in 23.9 minutes a game. The 29 projected fantasy points suggest he belongs on rosters when his minutes are secure, but the playing time has been inconsistent. Stream him in favourable matchups where Portland figures to lean on his rim protection, and monitor his minutes over Portland's remaining game this week to see whether the 32-minute outing becomes a new baseline.

What to do

• Stream Clingan in leagues where he is available, focusing on matchups against traditional centres where his rebounding and shot-blocking will thrive.

• Monitor his minutes over Portland's remaining game this week to see whether the 32-minute outing becomes a new baseline.

• Hold Clingan in deeper formats, as his per-minute production in rebounds and blocks gives him category league value when he plays.

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