Yang Hansen being drafted by Portland was one of the 2025 NBA Draft's biggest surprises.

Yang Hansen was selected 16th overall by the Portland Trail Blazers in the NBA draft in New York on Wednesday, in a move that stunned the league and was called “unconventional” by his new boss.

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 toward the NBA draft stage.

In a press conference held Friday morning, the Portland Trail Blazers formally introduced Yang Hansen, their surprising No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Based on the opinions of armchair general managers and mock drafts, the Portland Trail Blazers trading back to select center Yang Hansen with the No. 16 pick in Wednesday night’s NBA draft was a ...

Yang Hansen turned 20 this week, but his real birthday gift came early when the Portland Trail Blazers selected him with the No. 16 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. Most people thought the Chinese ...

Yang was selected by the Trail Blazers with the No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The pick was technically made by the Grizzlies, who traded the No. 16 pick, a 2028 first-round pick and ...

The Portland Trail Blazers make surprising move selecting Hansen Yang in the First Round of the NBA Draft.

The Portland Trail Blazers provided the first shocker in the 2025 NBA Draft, nabbing China center Yang Hansen with the No. 16 pick. The Memphis Grizzlies made the pick for Portland as part of a ...

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Anonymous NBA front-office executive throws shade towards the Portland Trail Blazers for taking Hansen Yang in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.