The Trail Blazers‘ offseason took a dramatic turn when reports confirmed Carolina Hurricanes owner Tom Dundon will purchase the franchise from Paul Allen’s estate.

One of the surprises at the 2025 NBA draft was the Portland Trail Blazers selecting Chinese Yang Hansen at No. 16 overall, a player many considered a fringe first-round prospect at best.

Everyone thought the Blazers could have drafted Yang Hansens later than No. 16, but as it turns out, another team was prepared to grab him right after Portland.

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Yang Hansen also had an impressive showing at Summer League, including his playmaking abilities and offensive skillset. He averaged 10.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.8 assists in three games.

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ESPN analyst Tim Legler points out that Robert Williams' injury history makes him unreliable in the Trail Blazers' center rotation.

After trading down five spots, the Portland Trail Blazers made a surprising selection at No. 16, selecting Yang Hansen, a center out of China, with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft on ...

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HoopsHype On drafting Yang Hansen: “I know you didn’t like that pick. (laughed) But we love him. In today’s NBA, your big man has to be versatile and able to do a lot of stuff.