According to head coach Chauncey Billups, Clingan hurt his ankle. They don't know how bad it is yet, but any time missed is disappointing for him. Clingan had started to see an increase in minutes as of late. He had eclipsed 22 minutes of playing time in each of the last three games.

Donovan Clingan is averaging 5.6 points, 6.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks on 53.7% shooting from the field in 31 games with the Trail Blazers.