Trail Blazers pick up options on Donovan Clingan, Yang Hansen

NBA News NBA Rumors Trail Blazers 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 approximately $4.86 million. Same transaction, different stages of development. Clingan has been Portland’s starting center since February 2025 and averaged 12.1 points, 11.6 rebounds and 1.7 blocks in 77 games last season. Through the Blazers’ 3-0 start, he has...