Hansen’s Rookie Year Falters | Portland Trail Blazers News

The Portland Trail Blazers’ high draft pick Yang Hansen looked like a steal in summer league—but his NBA debut was a rocky start. Forced into 43 games despite being unready, he struggled against NBA speed and toughness, and the team’s new moves—bringing back Robert Williams III and adding Branden Carlson and Micah Potter—now push him further down the depth chart. With playoff ambitions and a crowded frontcourt, Hansen’s role is shrinking, and his development may be the biggest question mark on the roster. 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/210b33f8cf406e0d