Cuttino Mobley says former Houston Rockets teammate Yao Ming had Nikola Jokic-like passing skills but was held back by the team’s system.

Former Houston Rockets center Yao Ming is a sports icon in Houston, both a former All-Star and the player who sparked worldwide interest in the city's basketball team. It seems Yao made a quick ...

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.

“Hello, NBA! My name is Hansen Yang!” he wrote on the chiseled social media platform Weibo. His selection came 23 years to the day after Yao Ming was picked No.1 overall in 2002. While it’s ...

By Fred He, CNN (CNN) — 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 ...

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.

Yao Ming wasn’t just tall — he was dominant, skilled, and way ahead of his time. From his footwork to his touch to his IQ, Yao could go toe-to-toe with the best bigs in the league. Injuries ...

Why Yao Ming and other Houstonians keep returning to this 25-year-old cafe It's a popular stop for a snack and creamy, chewy beverage.

Jon Yao of LA’s Kato wins James Beard Award The chef, noted for his contemporary Taiwanese cuisine seen through a California lens, was the evening’s sole Los Angeles winner.

Jon Yao of LA’s Kato wins James Beard Award The chef, noted for his contemporary Taiwanese cuisine seen through a California lens, was the evening's sole Los Angeles winner.

This is the Yao Ming of gators. It’s the king of swamp and it knows it, stomping off to where it pleases while the animal kingdom parts before it like the Red Seas parted for Moses.

China's Yang Hansen takes part in Draft Combine, eyes spot in NBA The 7-foot-1 center has scoring skills and court vision and is hoping he'll hear his name called in the 2025 NBA Draft.