Blazers' Big Man Bet | Portland Trail Blazers News

The Portland Trail Blazers are betting big on Yang Hansen’s star potential while simultaneously locking in Robert Williams III for a three-year, $15M-per-year deal — a move that raises serious questions. With Donovan Clingan already entrenched as the starting center, the team’s strategy seems to be hedging their bets: investing heavily in Williams as a defensive anchor while letting Hansen develop. But with Hansen’s raw skill set and Williams’ limited shooting, their on-court chemistry looks shaky. The $15M commitment feels like a safety net — a gamble that Hansen might not live up to expectations, forcing the Blazers to rely on Williams to fill the void. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6176440626f2e172