The center was considered by draft analysts as a rising prospect, but no one projected him to be a first-round pick.

Yang Hansen may not have been on the radar for some, but his tall frame quickly caught the eye of many as he made his way ...

Chinese basketball star Yang Hansen turned 20 on Thursday, but the best birthday gift he could ask for arrived a day earlier: ...

The Blazers introduced the 7-foot-1 center on Friday after making him the No. 16 selection during Wednesday's NBA draft.

The Portland Trail Blazers pulled off one of the biggest surprises in the first round of the 2025 NBA draft by adding ...

Yang Hansen may be the first Chinese basketball player drafted in the first round in 18 years, but off the court, he’s just ...

Portland became “intrigued” by Hansen’s game in 2023, specifically while he played for China during the FIBA U19 World Cup, ...

Instead of going with the expected selections, the Trail Blazers shocked everyone by picking Yang Hasen. The 20-year-old ...

Surprising picks and stunning trades are through lines each year at the NBA Draft and part of what makes the event such a ...

Anonymous NBA front-office executive throws shade towards the Portland Trail Blazers for taking Hansen Yang in the first ...

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The Portland Trail Blazers gave fans one of the biggest surprises of the 2025 NBA Draft by selecting center Yang Hansen with ...