"The NBA fined the Portland Trail Blazers $100,000 for illegal contact the team made with Yang Hansen in December 2023, two years before he was drafted."
"Assistant general managers Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva were suspended for two weeks without pay for violating league rules governing contact with draft-ineligible players."
"The Trail Blazers self-reported the incident to the NBA and fully cooperated with the investigation, accepting the league's determination."
"Yang Hansen was selected with the No. 16 pick in the 2025 draft and has played 41 games this season, averaging 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds."
The Portland Trail Blazers were fined $100,000 by the NBA for illegal contact with Yang Hansen, a draft-ineligible player, in December 2023. Assistant general managers Mike Schmitz and Sergi Oliva received two-week suspensions without pay for violating league rules. The Trail Blazers self-reported the incident and cooperated with the investigation. Hansen was acquired in a 2025 draft-night trade and has played 41 games as a rookie, averaging 2.3 points and 1.6 rebounds in 7.2 minutes.
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