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Blazers center Yang Hansen may remain in limited role despite health

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 10, 2026, 3:21 PM

Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Blazers center Yang Hansen may remain in limited role despite health

Summary

Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen could experience another season with limited playing time, even if fully healthy. Selected 16th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, Hansen averaged 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds across 43 games last season. With competition from teammate Donovan Clingan, Hansen's role heading into the 2026-27 season is uncertain. He played 12 minutes in a recent preseason game against the Golden State Warriors, scoring six points. However, consistency in playing time will require further development from Hansen.

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•Yang Hansen selected 16th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft.
•Last season, he averaged 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds.
•His role is uncertain entering the 2026-27 season.
•Hansen played 12 minutes and scored six points in a recent preseason game.
•Competition for minutes includes teammate Donovan Clingan.

Latest Updates

3:21 PMYahoo Sports — Blazers rumors: Former 1st-round pick still in limited role even if healthy

What they're saying

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Portland Trail Blazers center Yang Hansen could face another season of limited playing time, even if he remains fully healthy. The former first-round pick has yet to secure a regular spot in the team’s rotation. The 21-year-old was selected 16th overall in the 2025 NBA Draft, but his first season offered few opportunities to establish himself. […] The post Blazers rumors: Former 1st-round pick still in limited role even if healthy appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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