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Blazers’ Yang Tops the List of Players to Watch in Las Vegas

The Portland Trail Blazers open their 2025 Las Vegas Summer League campaign Friday against the Golden State Warriors. Plenty of eyes will be focused on first-round pick Yang Hansen when the Blazers take the floor for the first time. The 7-foot-1 center brings size, intrigue, and a potentially unique skillset to Portland’s frontcourt. Along with Yang’s debut, here are three key things I’ll be watching for during the Blazers’ outings in Las Vegas.

Beyond the Highlight Reels

I’ll be the first to admit that I hadn’t watched much of Yang before the Blazers stunned the NBA world by selecting him in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft.