The Portland Trail Blazers didn't view Yang Hansen as a project-type prospect after they selected him. While their unconventional No. 16 overall selection is justified due to Hansen's tantalizing ceiling, it's also apparent that they took on more of a long-term project than they initially believed.
The Blazers recently announced that they assigned Hansen to the Rip City Remix, their G League affiliate, for scheduled practices. Sean Highkin of The Rose Garden Report adds that this move is practice-related and will not have any effect on the Blazers' next game, as Hansen is expected to be back Monday when they take on the Los Angeles Lakers.