Donovan Clingan could have an interesting 2024 NBA Draft night. Clingan is rumored to be in consideration to be drafted by the Atlanta Hawks with the first overall pick. If the UConn center isn't drafted first by the Hawks, he could fall a bit further down the board.
One thing that could stop a slide for Clingan is a team trading up to draft him. Several teams are considering trading up for the 7-foot-2 center, if he's not selected with the first two picks by the Hawks or Washington Wizards.
The Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs, Detroit Pistons, and Charlotte Hornets hold the third through sixth picks. None of those teams are in the market to draft Clingan. That could put them in position to trade back with a team that needs a young center. The Memphis Grizzlies are known to have interest in Clingan, and he's unlikely to still be on the board when Memphis picks with the ninth overall pick.
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