On the official X account of Trail Blazers, celebrating their successful selection of Yang Hansen. "When we find our people [heart]", Yang Hansen left a message in his comment section: Thank

It is reported that the Timberwolves, who held the 17th pick in the first round, had the first choice to choose Yang Hansen. As a result, he was intercepted by the Trail Blazers and chose Joao Belange.

The Trail Blazers' original first-round pick this year was the 11th pick. If the Grizzlies do not agree to the deal, the Trail Blazers will most likely choose Yang Hansen with the No. 11 draw, but the Trail Blazers' management must want to maximize their interests. The Grizzlies' 16th pick in the first round just stuck at the No. 17 pick in the Timberwolves' first round.

The Trail Blazers' management deal is really a masterpiece. While ensuring that Yang Hansen is selected, it can also gain two additional second round picks (the 47th pick in the second round and the 56th pick in the second round). The Grizzlies are actually not losing money. The reason why the Grizzlies traded Bain out of the offseason is that they plan to choose Coward, the small forward, in this year's draft. Their first-round picks to trade up the high point are also to ensure that they can choose Coward and not be intercepted by other teams.

Cedric Coward is 2.00 meters tall and plays as a swingman in the forward guard. He averages 17.7 points, 7 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game in the NCAA, shooting percentage: 55.7%, and three-point shooting percentage: 40%.