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Trail Blazers Sign 7-Foot Center Yang Hansen, $21.4M Deal

7/4/2025

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The Portland Trail Blazers have made a bold move by signing 7-foot-1 center Yang Hansen to a rookie-scale contract following a trade during the NBA draft. Last season, the towering talent from the Qingdao Eagles showcased his skills, averaging 16.6 points and 10.5 rebounds. His four-year deal, valued at $21.4 million, includes options for the final years, promising an exciting future.

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The Portland Trail Blazers have made a bold move by signing 7-foot-1 center Yang Hansen to a rookie-scale contract following a trade during the NBA draft. Last season, the towering talent from the Qingdao Eagles showcased his skills, averaging 16.6 points and 10.5 rebounds. His four-year deal, valued at $21.4 million, includes options for the final years, promising an exciting future.