Portland Trail Blazers interim coach Tiago Splitter inserted rookie Yang Hansen back into the rotation, who proved to be serviceable.

Yang Hansen had a productive — and victorious — debut with the Rip City Remix. The Portland Trail Blazers rookie center recorded eight points, 13 rebounds and four assists Friday night at Mullett Arena,

For instance, during his first ten games, he averaged a mere 6 points and 2 rebounds, significantly below expectations. This stark contrast to his collegiate statistics has led many to speculate whether he is experiencing the infamous "rookie wall"—a phenomenon where first-year players struggle to adapt to the professional level.

Yang Hansen came to the Portland Trail Blazers with a bunch of hype. They made a draft night trade to align themselves to get him with the No. 16 overall pick, and he comes with comparisons to Nikola Jokic. That status has made his early rookie season struggles a bit annoying to Blazers fans who wanted to see him hit the ground running.

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Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen is expected to suit up with the Rip City Remix in the G League for a pair of road matchups this weekend.

After playing sparingly to begin the season, Tiago Splitter hinted that rookie Yang Hansen could see additional time in the G League.

The 7-foot-2 rookie center from China is expected to play in upcoming Remix games at the Valley Suns and the South Bay Lakers.

Entering his eighth week since tearing his left hamstring, the third-year point guard told The Athletic he has “made a lot of progress,” but he said his return to basketball activity remains “week to week.”...

The Trail Blazers recalled rookie center Yang Hansen from G League Remix ahead of Tuesday’s Trail Blazers vs Suns game in Portland.