MLB insider Joel Sherman reported in The New York Post that the New York Yankees are getting trade interest in a backup player.

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.

Yang is the first Chinese-born player to be drafted in the first round since Yi Jianlian in 2007, and the third-highest draft pick ever from China. Yao Ming was selected No. 1 in 2002.

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 ...

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7’6 Yao Ming was struggling to fit in his Range Rover 😂 “You got a billion dollars and you can’t get a custom [car]? Both his knees up by his ears.” ...

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Any Chinese center until probably the end of time is going to be asked about Basketball Hall of Famer Yao Ming, who at 7-foot-6 was by far the best Chinese player ever to hit the NBA. Yang is not Yao.

Any Chinese center until probably the end of time is going to be asked about Basketball Hall of Famer Yao Ming, who at 7-foot-6 was by far the best Chinese player ever to hit the NBA. Yang is not Yao.