The Blazers originally had the No. 11 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft but moved back to No. 16 after a trade with Memphis and selected Hansen, who was a late riser after impressing for the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association. The rookie turned 20 years old a day after being drafted and is viewed as a project; however, Hansen possesses unique skills and instincts for a 7-foot-1 center. Portland moved on from Deandre Ayton this offseason, paving the way for Donovan Clingan to be a full-time starter. Veteran Robert Williams is also still on the roster, but given his injury history, the Trail Blazers will likely be cautious and deploy him in a restricted reserve role. Hansen will be a wild card in Year 1. He may have to spend extended time in the G League, but he has the potential to be a consistent contributor. Fantasy managers should keep close tabs on Hansen during training camp and preseason, but he probably shouldn't be taken in the top-200 picks during standard drafts. If he's not part of the regular rotation to begin the campaign, Hansen's fantasy value will hinge on how competitive Portland is. The Trail Blazers haven't won more than 40 games or made the playoffs since 2020-21, but their 36-46 finish in 2024-25 was their best mark under head coach Chauncey Billups. If Portland falls out of the playoff picture again, there could be plenty of developmental minutes on the table for Hansen during the final weeks of the 2025-26 campaign. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $9.07 million contract with the Trail Blazers in July of 2025. Contract includes $4.86 million team option for 2027-28.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
A 19-year-old big man out of China, Hansen Yang is considered one of the top prospects in the country. Yang has plenty of experience at the professional level, as he spent the previous two seasons playing for the Qingdao Eagles in the CBA. He played 51 games as a rookie in 2023-24 and logged 45 more appearances in 2024-25. He posted outstanding numbers for his age in both seasons, although he averaged a career-high 16.6 points in 2024-25. He also averaged 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 blocks per game in his second year with the team while shooting 58.6 percent from the floor and 33.3 percent from 3-point range. Few prospects in the 2025 NBA Draft have experienced a bigger rise in draft boards among experts than Yang, who continues to wow scouts with his impressive ability to make an impact on both sides of the ball. Yang has enough potential to be a starting-caliber center in the NBA in only a few years, though for that to happen, he'll need to add muscle to his frame and get used to the speed of the NBA games. The skill set and talent are all there, though he is far better on offense rather than on defense. His size and instincts compensate for most of his defensive limitations, but most of his upside comes on offense due to his ability to score and pass at all three levels. He excels in the post and finishing through traffic while also being outstanding in pick-and-roll situations either as a screener and finisher. Yang is a bit rough around the edges and may need to bulk up, although being a 19-year-old who averaged a double-double in a professional environment suggests the talent is clearly there. He's drawn comparisons to several modern bigs due to his scoring and passing ability. A floor could be Dewayne Dedmon as a player who could provide reliable minutes as a stretch big and high-post facilitator, although a best-case scenario would see Yang becoming someone like Nikola Vucevic or Alperen Sengun -- a scoring-first big who might not excel defensively but should still be an imposing presence while thriving as a passing weapon. Yang could very well play his way to be a first-round pick in the 2025 NBA Draft after impressing in the combine earlier in May.
Rejoins parent club
CPortland Trail Blazers
January 21, 2026
Portland recalled Hansen from the G League's Rip City Remix on Tuesday.
ANALYSIS The rookie first-round pick should be available for the Trail Blazers' next game Thursday versus the Heat but is unlikely to be included in the rotation.
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2025
Stat Review
How does Yang Hansen compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
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Effective Field Goal %
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Free Throw Rate
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Offensive Rebound %
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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Turnover %
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Usage %
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True Shooting %
40.0%
Effective Field Goal %
33.1%
3-Point Attempt Rate
47.1%
Free Throw Rate
23.5%
Offensive Rebound %
5.6%
Defensive Rebound %
15.8%
Total Rebound %
10.6%
Assist %
11.6%
Steal %
0.4%
Block %
3.4%
Turnover %
19.0%
Usage %
18.8%
Fantasy Points Per Game
5.8
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.7
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Assigned to G League
CRip City Remix G League (Trail Blazers)
January 20, 2026
Portland assigned Hansen to the G League's Rip City Remix on Monday.
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Returns to NBA club
CPortland Trail Blazers
January 17, 2026
Portland recalled Hansen from the G League's Rip City Remix on Saturday.
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Grabs 17 boards in G League
CRip City Remix G League (Trail Blazers)
January 17, 2026
Hansen played 31 minutes Friday in the G League Rip City Remix's 127-111 win over the Oklahoma City Blue, finishing with 14 points (3-6 FG, 4-4 FT), 17 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 31 minutes.
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Left out of rotation Thursday
CPortland Trail Blazers
January 16, 2026
Hansen (coach's decision) didn't appear off the bench Thursday in the Trail Blazers' 117-101 win over the Hawks.
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Team-high 22 points in G League
CPortland Trail Blazers
January 15, 2026
Hansen collected 22 points (6-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 5-6 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocks in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 123-99 G League win over the Oklahoma City Blue.
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Could see steady minutes in 2025-26
CPortland Trail Blazers
September 30, 2025
Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups said that Hansen is "definitely going to play" in his rookie season, Jason Quick of The Athletic reports Tuesday.
ANALYSIS The No. 16 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Hansen is considered a project heading into his rookie season. However, the 7-foot-1, 253-pound center is expected to compete for a steady role after impressing in Summer League play, where he averaged 10.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 3.8 assists and 2.2 blocks in 24.5 minutes per game across four appearances. According to Quick, the big man has also been working to add weight to his frame this offseason. The 20-year-old has a chance to serve as Donovan Clingan's primary backup, as Robert Williams has yet to be cleared for contact. Over 45 games with Qingdao in China during the 2024-25 campaign, Hansen averaged 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 2.6 blocks and 1.0 steals per game.