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Blazers’ Yang Hansen fakes out Donovan Clingan for Rising Stars bucket

Portland Trail Blazers fans are used to seeing Yang Hansen and Donovan Clingan work together to lock down the paint at the Moda Center. However, the NBA Rising Stars game on Friday night forced the twin towers into a rare confrontation that left Clingan on the wrong side of a viral moment.

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'I Can’t Wait to Kiss Him' – Portland Trail Blazers’ Yang Hansen Catches His Translator Off Guard With Amusing Nikola Jokic Answer

It’s safe to say that Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen can’t wait to meet his NBA idol, Nikola Jokic, as he didn’t hold back when he was asked about potentially meeting him during All-Star Weekend, so much so that his translator couldn’t believe his answer.

Yang Hansen News / Blazer's Edge / February 13

Clingan and Hansen Both Prominent in NBA All-Star Rising Stars Challenge

Portland Trail Blazers centers Donvan Clingan and Yang Hansen, the latter representing the Rip City Remix, were among the most prominent players for their teams in the Rising Stars competition on the first day of NBA All-Star weekend, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / February 13

How Are You Feeling About the Blazers at the All-Star Break?

The Portland Trail Blazers have reached the NBA All-Star break — presenting us all with a pause for reflection on the 2025-26 NBA season. The Blazers enter the break with a 27-29 record, firmly in the Western Conference Play-In picture as the No.

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Sidy Cissoko News / Hoops Rumors / February 13

Blazers’ Cissoko Latest Two-Way Player To Reach Active Game Limit

Several teams will head into the NBA’s All-Star break with roster decisions to make before their schedules resume next week. One of those teams in the Trail Blazers, who deployed two-way player Sidy Cissoko for his 50th game of the season on Thursday in Utah.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

Tiago Splitter News / Last Word On Sports / February 13

Tiago Splitter Wants to Fix the Trail Blazers’ Turnover Issues

The Portland Trail Blazers’ turnover issues have been one of the longest problems in the 2025-26 season. There is immense potential with Tiago Splitter’s system, but it has its limits.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 13

Blazers Cannot Complain After First Half of Season

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking a rest at the All-Star break after going through the first half of the season. The Blazers have missed the playoffs for the past four seasons, but there is reason to believe that drought could end this spring.

Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 13

Donovan Clingan is 1st Trail Blazers player to achieve this crazy stat line since Scottie Pippen

Donovan Clingan pulled off a franchise feat Scottie Pippen last achieved in the Portland Trail Blazers’ matchup against the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.

NBA News / Blazer's Edge / February 13

Trail Blazers Tear Down Ghost-Town Jazz Lineup

The Portland Trail Blazers started a new winning streak in NBA action tonight, outplaying the Utah Jazz 135-119. Crafty Jrue Holiday led the way with 31 points in a masterful performance to negate the 28 points from Utah’s Brice Sensabaugh.

Jrue Holiday News / Field Level Media / February 12

Jrue Holiday's big night boosts Blazers in win over Jazz

Jrue Holiday recorded a season-best 31 points to go with nine rebounds and seven assists to lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 135-119 victory over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in Salt Lake City.

Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 12

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.

NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / February 12

Portland Trail Blazers at Utah Jazz Preview, Prediction & Odds | February 12, 2026

The Portland Trail Blazers look to snap a four‑game road losing streak as they travel to Salt Lake City to face the Utah Jazz. Portland enters the matchup coming off an impressive offensive showing against Philadelphia, while Utah continues to struggle with depth issues and defensive consistency.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 11

Julius Randle goes off for epic performance in blowout win

Julius Randle goes off for epic performance in Timberwolves' blowout win

A Minnesota Timberwolves player not named Anthony Edwards went off on Wednesday night.

Mike Breen had strong criticism for Knicks' Karl-Anthony Towns

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Yang Hansen News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / February 11

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 the Qingdao Eagles, becoming an All-Star in 2024 and 2025.

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Toumani Camara News / Last Word On Sports / February 10

Toumani Camara’s Role In Portland’s Offense Has A High Ceiling

Toumani Camara‘s role on the Portland Trail Blazers continues to be that of the defensive stopper. He deserves that because he is one of the league’s most impressive defenders.

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Toumani Camara's career night boosts Blazers past Sixers

Toumani Camara established career highs of 30 points and eight 3-pointers while leading the Portland Trail Blazers to a 135-118 rout of the visiting Philadelphia 76ers on Monday night.

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