Trail Blazers Extend Options for Clingan and Hansen
The team retains contract control of both players through the 2027-28 NBA season.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Basketball
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The Portland Trail Blazers are keeping Donovan Clingan and Yang Hansen on the roster, having officially exercised their team options for the 2027-28 season. These moves secure control over the two players’ contracts for an additional two years.
Why it matters
The decision underscores the team's long-term commitment to its young core as it continues to rebuild. Retaining these players ensures that the frontcourt remains intact through the 2027-28 campaign, providing stability for the franchise’s developmental timeline.
Donovan Clingan is slated for a $9.6 million salary in the 2027-28 season, while Yang Hansen will earn $4.9 million for the same period. These figures follow Clingan's standout sophomore year, where he averaged 12.1 points and 11.6 rebounds.
The players
Donovan Clingan
The 2024 first-round draft pick serves as a primary frontcourt contributor for the Trail Blazers.
Yang Hansen
The 7-foot-1 center joined the team via a 2025 draft-night trade with the Memphis Grizzlies.
The details
General manager formalization of these options locks in the two players through the 2027-28 season. Clingan, drafted No. 7 overall in 2024, has been a defensive anchor for the team, leading the league in contested shots and offensive rebounds last season. Yang Hansen, acquired by the Blazers in a draft-night trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, continues to develop as a rotation piece within the team's frontcourt system.
Timeline
Donovan Clingan was selected in the 2024 NBA draft.
Yang Hansen was selected in the 2025 NBA draft.
The team options were announced on October 29, 2026.
The option year covers the 2027-28 NBA season.
Beyond the Bridges
This decision follows the established NBA collective bargaining agreement rookie-scale contract structure, which permits teams to secure young talent through pre-determined multi-year option windows. Exercising these rights is a standard front-office procedure that extends the team's control over developing players.
Blazers fans can expect both players to remain part of the core rotation at the Moda Center through at least 2028. This move provides front-office stability, meaning no changes to the primary interior roster construction are expected for the upcoming seasons.
The takeaway
The team has secured its frontcourt depth for the next two years by locking in these key rookie-scale contracts. Fans should watch for continued growth in the offensive rebounding and defensive presence of these two centers throughout the next two seasons.
Further reading
For more on the current state of the team roster and development, visit the Portland Basketball page.
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