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Blazers Accelerate Yang Hansen’s Role as Boban Marjanović Praises Rookie Center

Portland signaled its commitment by cutting Deandre Ayton to create playing time for the 20-year-old.

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Oct 10, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen (17) shoots the ball during warm ups before playing in a game against Sacramento Kings at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Yang Hansen is averaging 9.7 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.3 blocks on 33.3% three-point shooting through three preseason games.
  • Head coach Chauncey Billups lauded Hansen’s progress in camp and said his skill set fits multiple lineups, noting that basketball is a universal language.
  • Boban Marjanović, who watched Hansen play in China last season, called him amazing on NBA Today and backed his versatility to translate in the NBA.
  • Hansen, a two-time CBA All-Star with Qingdao, posted 16.6 points, 10.5 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 2.6 blocks last season before Portland drafted him 16th overall.
  • ESPN’s Brian Windhorst highlighted Hansen’s potential to help reengage the Chinese market as the NBA returns to preseason games in China after a six-year gap.