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China fans left stunned after Portland Trail Blazers demote Yang Hansen to NBA G League
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China fans left stunned after Portland Trail Blazers demote Yang Hansen to NBA G League

Move catches Chinese basketball fans off guard after struggles to enter regular rotation

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The Portland Trail Blazers assigned 21-year-old centre Yang Hansen to the Rip City Remix just three games into the season, sparking online debate among fans.

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Yang Hansen was assigned to the G League affiliate three games into the Portland Trail Blazers' 2026-27 NBA season.

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The Portland Trail Blazers’ decision to assign centre Yang Hansen to their NBA G League affiliate has caught many Chinese basketball fans off guard, sparking a flurry of online debate over his current standing and future in the league.

The Trail Blazers announced on social media on early Thursday morning that the 21-year-old had been assigned to the Rip City Remix.

The move came just three games into Portland’s 2026-27 NBA season as Yang continued to struggle to enter the regular rotation or secure consistent floor time.

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  • How long will Yang Hansen remain in the G League?
  • When will he return to the main NBA roster?

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This article was originally published by SCMP Sport.

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