Hansen’s Long-Term Project | Portland Trail Blazers News

Yang Hansen’s Summer League flashes of confidence and skill have Blazers fans hopeful—but history warns that NBA moments often don’t translate. Last season, he struggled under the league’s pressure, playing just 43 games averaging seven minutes, mostly called up only when injuries struck. Portland’s frontcourt depth upgrades this offseason—signing Micah Potter and Branden Carlson—could give Hansen more room to grow with the Rip City Remix without immediate NBA expectations. The real test? Bridging the gap between his G League/Summer League performances and those fleeting NBA minutes, where confidence remains a work in progress. For now, Portland sees him as a long-term project, willing to wait and see if their first-round investment can evolve into a reliable contributor. 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/0b8b71c4ad6bb519