Expectations are great for Trail Blazers rookie Yang Hansen in Portland and back homeBy Canadian Press on September 29, 2025. Share this story:PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — While rookie Yang Hansen prepares for his first NBA season, the Portland Trail Blazers are readying for the onslaught of attention their Chinese big man will bring the team. Portland’s Summer League games drew millions of viewers on streaming services like Tencent in China. “I remember going to a Summer League practice and talking to one of our staff members who played over in China. “So it’s more to come in, build confidence, do your thing, get better and better, day by day.” Yang said he doesn’t feel the weight of expectations because he hasn’t yet achieved anything.