Blazers Notes: Yang Hansen Shut Down, Damian Lillard Turned Down Contenders, When Will Lillard Play Again?

The Portland Trail Blazers are shutting down first-round pick Yang Hansen for the remainder of the NBA Summer League.

Luckily, it isn't due to an injury concern. The front office was left happy with what they saw and felt that additional playing time was unnecessary.

Hansen impressed enough to potentially merit a spot on the rotation, especially after the exit of Deandre Ayton.

If he does crack the NBA rotation, he will play with Blazers legend Damian Lillard, who rejected other top contenders to reunite with his beloved franchise on a three-year, $42 million deal.

Unfortunately, he won't step on the court until the 2026-2027 season. Lillard tore his Achilles in the NBA playoffs, an injury that takes more than a year to recover from.

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