Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan returned to practice Tuesday after missing seven games with a left knee sprain, a sign that he could play Friday against San Antonio. However, when asked if he was looking forward to facing Spurs center Victor Wembanyama at the Moda Center, Clingan deflected.

Portland Trail Blazers rookie big man Donovan Clingan is reportedly closing in on a return from his MCL injury.

Portland Trail Blazers star rookie center Donovan Clingan has been cleared for on-court workouts and will be considered day-to-day moving forward. Blazers insider Sean Highkin shared the news via X. Clingan has missed the last seven games due to a left MCL sprain.