Trail Blazers explain Yang Hansen pick: Why Portland chose 'Chinese Jokić' in NBA Draft's biggest shocker Yang was considered a second-round selection by most, but went No. 16 in the NBA Draft ...

Chinese basketball star Yang Hansen turned 20 on Thursday, but the best birthday gift he could ask for arrived a day earlier: putting on the NBA draft cap after being picked in the first round.

Yang Hansen impressed on the court in his Summer League debut, like a Chinese Jokic, displaying slick moves and playmaking that suggest a promising NBA future. Full list of Republicans who blocked ...

Yang shot 33% on 1.1 3-point attempts last season with Qingdao of the Chinese Basketball Association, so that isn't really part of his game yet. But guess who else shot exactly 33% on exactly 1.1 ...

Though not many can relate to being 7'1" or an NBA first-round pick, Hansen's interests outside of basketball were very relatable to many fans. Several fans loved Hansen's answer, and chimed in on ...

He played for the Qingdao Eagles of the Chinese Basketball Association the past two years. Last season, he averaged 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 blocks per game.

While it’s too soon to compare him to Yao, Yang’s all-around game earned him a new nickname: The Chinese Jokic. Last season with the Qingdao Eagles, Yang averaged 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds ...

Today, we highlight one of those prospects with fascinating potential. In the latest mock draft by Draft Digest On SI, the Hornets are projected to select Chinese big man Hansen Yang 33rd overall.

Former Pacer Terry Taylor is headed to the Chinese Basketball Association, signing with the Ningbo Rockets. — Scott Agness (@ScottAgness) July 12, 2025 ...

BEIJING — The Chinese Anti-Doping Agency has released the names of two American basketball players who failed in-competition tests in April during the domestic league. In a statement released on ...

China's top basketball league has disqualified two teams from its postseason amid allegations of match-fixing. The ruling came after the Chinese Basketball Association determined that the Shanghai ...