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Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / October 29
Blazers Pick Up Options On Donovan Clingan, Yang Hansen
A pair of Trail Blazers centers have had their rookie scale team options for the 2027/28 season exercised, as the team announced today in a press release that it has picked up Donovan Clingan’s fourth-year option and Yang Hansen’s third-year option.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 10
Blazers rumors: Former 1st-round pick still in limited role even if healthy
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen could face another season of limited playing time, even if he remains fully healthy. The former first-round pick has yet to secure a regular spot in the team’s rotation.
The 'NBA scoring champs since 1976' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / September 25
Video: Yang Hansen Works Out with World-Class NBA Trainer 
To the Portland Trail Blazers fanbase, center Yang Hansen is a polarizing player. When it comes to Hansen, most people fit into one of three camps. The first group feels he was a waste of a draft pick, having seen other available players from the 2025 draft already showing upside from their rookie season.
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / September 19
Osceola Magic Hire Former Blazers Assistant Ronnie Burrell as Head Coach
Former Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Ronnie Burrell has been hired as the head coach of the Orlando Magic’s G League affiliate Osceola Magic, HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / August 31
Yang Hansen Plays Hero for China in Win vs Lebanon
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen scored the game-winning basket in China’s 79-77 win over Lebanon on Monday in the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2027 Asian Qualifiers Second Round.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / August 28
Blazers' Yang Hansen Provides Hope After China FIBA Qualifier
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen is the franchise's biggest development project as he tries to navigate NBA life at just 21 years old. Yang is the youngest member of the Blazers roster and arguably the most raw.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27
Blazers can’t ignore Yang Hansen’s dominance in FIBA qualifiers
Yang Hansen became a fan favorite as soon as the Portland Trail Blazers surprisingly drafted him with the No. 16 pick in last year’s NBA Draft. He became the ninth player from China to play in the league.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Hoops Rumors / July 21
Blazers’ Yang Hansen Embraces Pressure From Home Country
Yang Hansen feels pressure from his home country to make a greater impact in the NBA during his second season but the Trail Blazers center doesn’t feel that’s a bad thing.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 20
Reflections on Trail Blazers Summer League, 2026
The Portland Trail Blazers have concluded NBA Summer League for 2026. With no selections in the prior draft and a fairly-full roster, the Las Vegas tournament wasn’t expected to be a world-shaking affair for Portland.
3 Reasons Blazers Should Trade Yang Hansen
It's still very early in his career, but Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen isn't living up to the hype he had before he was selected with the 16th overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Blazer's Edge / July 17
Trail Blazers Fans No Longer Believe in Yang Hansen
The shock of the 2025 NBA Draft came when the Portland Trail Blazers traded down from the 11th position to the 16th to draft Chinese center Yang Hansen.
NBA News / Blazer's Edge / July 14
Blazers, Yang Get First Summer League Win Over Minnesota
The Portland Trail Blazers tamed the Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night, 111-84, in NBA Summer League action. Center Yang Hansen made a heroic return after missing the last game due to an illness, while two-way guard Chris Youngblood turned in a much needed all-around performance to pace Portland.
Why Yang Hansen Trade Has Become More Likely For Blazers
The Portland Trail Blazers traded up in the 2025 NBA Draft to select Chinese center Yang Hansen with the No. 16 overall pick, but his time in Rip City may be short-lived.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Total Apex Sports / April 2
Blazers fined $100,000 for illegal contact with Yang Hansen
The Blazers were hit with a $100,000 fine this week after the NBA ruled the franchise made illegal contact with Yang Hansen back in 2023, a violation that also led to suspensions for two front‑office executives.
Portland Trail Blazers News / HITC / April 2
The Yang Hansen reason why the Portland Trail Blazers received a $100,000 fine
The Portland Trail Blazers have been hit with a $100,000 fine, with the NBA taking action over a situation involving Yang Hansen. The league’s decision has also resulted in internal consequences for the franchise, adding further weight to the ruling.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Yardbarker / April 1
Tampering violations make Trail Blazers' selection of Yang Hansen more baffling
No team would break NBA rules to add rookie center Yang Hansen, except for the Portland Trail Blazers.
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.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Athlon Sports / November 1
Trail Blazers Make Yang Hansen Decision Before Lakers Game
The Portland Trail Blazers have been one of the surprise teams of the 2025-26 NBA season so far, sitting at 4-2 after Friday night's 109-107 home win over the Denver Nuggets.
Portland Trail Blazers News / Portland Trail Blazers on SI / October 20, 2025
Blazers’ Yang Hansen Announces Exciting News Ahead of Season
Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen took a major step in life by passing his driver's test on Sunday, which will allow him to drive in the city. He bought a used BMW X5 in celebration.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20, 2025
Beyond Cooper Flagg: Five NBA rookies who could steal the spotlight in 2025-26
Here are five rookies selected outside the top five ready to make noise of their own.
Portland Trail Blazers News / NBA Draft on SI / October 11, 2025
Yang Hansen Shows Major Improvement in Second Preseason Game
When the Portland Trail Blazers selected Yang Hansen with the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, many fans and analysts were scratching their heads. The Chinese center was not projected to go that high and was viewed more as an early second-round pick.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 23, 2025
Nikola Jokic has ultimate compliment for rookie big man
The Trail Blazers stunned the basketball world when they took Chinese star Hansen Yang with the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
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