Portland Trail Blazers rookie center Donovan Clingan has been diagnosed with a mild left ankle sprain, the franchise announced Wednesday. He will be re-evaluated in one week.

Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Donovan Clingan (23) shoots the ball over Brooklyn Nets forward Noah Clowney (21) during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images / Soobum Im-Imagn Images The Portland Trail Blazers failed in their pursuit to make a run at the playoffs.

Portland looks to stop its three-game slide when the Portland Trail Blazers play Los Angeles. Thursday's matchup is the first this season between the two teams.

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Tyronn Lue, left, stands next to Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, Oct. 30, 2024, in Inglewood, Calif. (AP Photo/Ryan Sun) AP AP

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