Yang Hansen Gets Clear Path Forward | Portland Trail Blazers News

Yang Hansen won’t play in the Asian Games, as China’s basketball federation opted to exclude NBA and WNBA players from its provisional roster — a move designed to prioritize their overseas development ahead of the 2028 Olympics. For the 21-year-old Trail Blazers rookie, it’s a strategic win: less international commitments mean more focus on refining his game stateside. Already balancing rookie minutes with summer camp highlights, Yang now gets a rare chance to grow without distractions — a decision that mirrors last year’s precedent when he was granted permission to skip national team duties. While he still has work to do to crack Portland’s rotation, this quiet favor from China could be the boost he needs to shine in his sophomore season. 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/9bc65156ced2cc6d