Donovan Clingan scores season-high 24 points against Phoenix

Fantasy basketball: The Portland centre delivered his best offensive line of the season on Wednesday, posting well above his season averages in a performance…

By Fantasy Roundup Staff · November 5, 2026

Donovan Clingan posted 24 points, 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal, three blocks and one three on 9-12 shooting and 5-6 from the line in 29 minutes as a starter in Portland's 132-119 win over Phoenix on Wednesday, November 4.

The line is worth 46.7 fantasy points against 31.4 a game over his previous 6 games, driven by more minutes and shots than his normal rotation has offered. His 24 points are his highest this season and came on 75.0 percent true shooting. Portland have no games left this week and none next week, so managers looking to add Clingan will have time to watch whether the increased role holds.

Fantasy impact

Player by player

Donovan Clingan

Clingan played 29 minutes against 23.9 over his previous 6 games and took 12 shots against an average of 7.7. His 16.4 percent usage rate remains modest for a centre, but the extra possessions and a hot shooting night produced his best scoring output of the season. The 11 rebounds, three blocks and one three fit comfortably within his established profile as a rim protector who cleans the glass and occasionally steps out.

Season to date over 7 games, Clingan is averaging 12.0 points, 10.4 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes a game with a 100 percent start share. The rookie projects to 30.9 fantasy points in default points scoring and offers steady value in rebounds and blocks for nine-category leagues, though his 59.0 percent true shooting and modest assist numbers limit his ceiling. Portland have no games left this week and none next week, giving managers time to evaluate whether Wednesday's expanded role signals a new rotation pattern or simply reflected game flow.

What to do

• Add Clingan in 12-team leagues if he is available, as his rebounding and blocks provide scarce category production even if the scoring spike proves temporary.

• Hold Clingan through Portland's empty week and monitor his minutes and shot attempts when the schedule resumes to see whether the expanded role sticks.

• Stream options are limited with Portland off until after next week, so managers needing immediate help at centre should look elsewhere.

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