There's only one Nikola Jokic. But one incoming NBA youngster does a pretty darn good impression of him. Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen flashed some of his Joker-esque qualities in his Summer League debut Friday.

TUALATIN - Portland Trail Blazers rookie Caleb Love went unselected during the 2025 NBA draft despite scoring 2,762 points while playing for two national powerhouses, North Carolina and Arizona. The primary concerns about Love that likely led to him going undrafted centered on his questionable shot selection and poor shooting percentages.

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen has often expressed his admiration for Nikola Jokic. As the 2025–2026 regular season approaches, Hansen will be preparing for a matchup against his idol.

The Portland Trail Blazers have reached an agreement to buy out the final year of Deandre Ayton’s contract and have requested waivers on him, making the center a free agent, the team announced late Sunday night.

With all 30 rosters released for the 2025 edition of the NBA Summer League, the full complement of rookies and sophomores from Kansas is now set to participate in this year’s competition. Returnees Johnny Furphy and Kevin McCullar Jr.