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Blazers Assign Rookie Yang Hansen to Rip City Remix for Weekend Practices

Portland seeks added reps for the 7-foot-2 center after Robert Williams III reclaimed backup minutes.

Overview

  • The team announced the short assignment on Saturday to secure structured practice time with the G League affiliate.
  • Reporting indicates the stint is limited to the weekend, will not overlap with Trail Blazers games, and Hansen is expected back for Monday’s matchup with the Lakers.
  • Hansen has logged five brief appearances this season, averaging 5.8 minutes, 1.8 points, 0.8 rebounds and 0.4 blocks.
  • He recorded his first DNP (coach’s decision) during Friday’s 109-107 win over Denver as Robert Williams III made his season debut and reclaimed reserve center minutes.
  • An Oregonian report, citing a team source, said the rookie may shuttle between the Blazers and the Remix for extra sessions, with the Remix in camp ahead of a Nov. 7 opener at Santa Cruz.