A pair of Trail Blazers centers have had their rookie scale team options for the 2027/28 season exercised, as the team announced today in a press release that it has picked up Donovan Clingan’s fourth-year option and Yang Hansen’s third-year option. Clingan, who has been Portland’s starting center since February 2025, averaged a double-double (12.1 […]
The Portland Trail Blazers have picked up their 2027-28 team options on centers Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen. Clingan, now in his third season, has appeared in 147 games with 117 starts for Portland. Clingan holds career averages of 9.5 points, 9.8 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 23.7 minutes. Clingan broke out in 2025-26, averaging 12.1 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks. Yang is in his second season after Portland selected him in the 2025 NBA Draft. Yang is averaging 2.3 points, 1.6 rebound...
PORTLAND, OR - SEPTEMBER 28: Donovan Clingan #23 and Yang Hansen #16 of the Portland Trail Blazers poses for a portrait during NBA media day on September 28, 2026 at the Portland Trail Blazers practice facility in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Cameron Browne/NB...
The Trail Blazers’ new backcourt is getting plenty of attention. They’re also keeping a couple of investments in the middle. Portland exercised its 2027-28 team options on centers Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen, the team announced Thursday. For Clingan, the decision guarantees a $9.55 million salary in his fourth season. Yang’s third-year option is worth […] The post Trail Blazers pick up options on Donovan Clingan, Yang Hansen appeared first on Hoops Wire.
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