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Trail Blazers see something special in Yang Hansen the rest of the NBA doesn't yet

The Portland Trail Blazers' front office sees the upside in rookie Yang Hansen.
Sports Illustrated

Why Yang Hansen Hasn't Clicked Yet For Blazers

The Portland Trail Blazers are enjoying one of their better seasons in the last couple of years, but that doesn't mean everything has been roses and rainbows. The team selected Yang Hansen with the No ...
Sports Illustrated

Blazers May Have a Yang Hansen Problem

The Portland Trail Blazers are trying to get rookie center Yang Hansen familiar with the NBA game. Yang showcased his potential in the final two years of his Chinese Basketball Association career with ...
Blazer's Edge on MSN

Yang Hansen remains a mystery after rookie season with Blazers

The gap between expectations and reality catches up with a young center.

What new owner told Rich Paul he won’t do with Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen

Here is what new Trail Blazers owner Tom Dundon said to Rich Paul on what he will not do when it comes to Yang Hansen.
Total Pro Sports

Portland Trail Blazers Hit With Fine as Front Office Member Gets Suspended Over Illegal Yang Hansen Move

The Trail Blazers were hit with a $100,000 fine for making unauthorized contact with Yang Hansen before the 2025 NBA Draft. The Portland Trail Blazers drew major attention during the 2025 NBA Draft ...
National Basketball Association

Trail Blazers see 7-foot-1 Yang Hansen as a 'very, very unique talent'

Portland is intrigued by the Chinese center's high-end skillset, ability to pass and his basketball IQ. The Associated Press Yang Hansen averaged 16.6 points and 10.5 rebounds last season for the ...