Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has earned the nickname “Chinese Jokic” for his playing style, similar to Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic.

TUALATIN - Portland Trail Blazers rookie Caleb Love went unselected during the 2025 NBA draft despite scoring 2,762 points while playing for two national powerhouses, North Carolina and Arizona. The primary concerns about Love that likely led to him going undrafted centered on his questionable shot selection and poor shooting percentages.

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen flashed some of his Joker-esque qualities in his Summer League debut Friday. The Chinese center's final stat line was nothing to write home about. Yang finished with 10 points on 3/7 shooting, to go along with four rebounds, five assists and three blocks.

Anfernee Simons went to social media to issue a message to the Trail Blazers after he was traded to the Boston Celtics.