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Trail Blazers' Clingan Out, Team Faces Roster Crisis

12/1/2025

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Story summary

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan will miss the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday due to illness.
The absence compounds Portland's struggles as the team is already without several key players, including all three point guards.
Interim coach Tiago Splitter has started a nontraditional lineup without a true center.
Clingan has averaged a double-double this season (10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds), contributing to Portland's defense.

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Story summary

Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan will miss the game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday due to illness.
The absence compounds Portland's struggles as the team is already without several key players, including all three point guards.
Interim coach Tiago Splitter has started a nontraditional lineup without a true center.
Clingan has averaged a double-double this season (10.2 points, 10.0 rebounds), contributing to Portland's defense.