With 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 7-for-8 from the field, and a plus-minus of +20—the highest in the game—Yang Hansen turned in the best performance of his Summer League career. He played just over 20 minutes to achieve these numbers, and aside from four turnovers, which were a bit excessive, his game was nearly flawless. Similar to the previous Summer League outing, Yang started slowly today, partly due to his illness.

The young man, who just turned 21, has remarkable recovery ability—he only needed one day off to return to action. Yang Hansen, due to a hectic summer of constant travel, suffered a weakened immune system and contracted a skin infection, causing him to miss the previous game where the Trail Blazers lost 105-112 to the Magic.

On July 14, Beijing time, in the NBA Summer League, the Trail Blazers defeated the Timberwolves 111-84. Yang Hansen went 7-for-8 from the field and 2-for-2 from the free-throw line, tallying 18 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists, with a plus-minus of +20, tied for the highest in the game. In the first quarter, Yang Hansen scored repeatedly in the paint, helping the Blazers open the scoring, and later assisted his teammates. The two teams were tied at 8-8 early on.

Eight years ago, LeBron signed a four-year, $154 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers, a team that had missed the playoffs for years. His teammates included young players like Lonzo Ball and Brandon Ingram. It wasn't until the second season, the 2019-20 campaign, that LeBron personally recruited Anthony Davis, allowing the Lakers to win a championship. Shortly after, in 2021, the Lakers' front office decided to break up the championship core, letting go of players like Alex Caruso.

In the context of traditional Chinese culture, the phrase "top scholar and first place" has always been the ultimate honor in life, the supreme symbol of years of hard study finally bearing fruit, and the highest glory of passing the imperial exams. The term "zhuangyuan" has always been associated with bringing glory to one's family and rising rapidly in the world. Before the college entrance exams, when Brother Di says "Wishing you become the top scholar," it is met with gratitude.

On July 14, Beijing time, the Portland Trail Blazers officially announced that Keon "Kira" Lewis Jr. has been added to the Summer League roster. D.J. Stewart (left hamstring injury) will miss today's game, while Yang Hansen is available to play. The Trail Blazers will face the Minnesota Timberwolves at 11 AM today. In the previous game, Yang Hansen was absent due to physical discomfort.

On July 14, Beijing time, ESPN reporter Shams reported, citing agent Greg Lawrence, that free-agent guard Jordan McLaughlin has agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract to return to the San Antonio Spurs. McLaughlin played 44 regular-season games for the Spurs last season and is set to enter his ninth NBA season, continuing to support Victor Wembanyama in pursuit of a championship.

On July 14, Beijing time, Blazers reporter Mike Richman discussed Yang Hansen on a show, summarizing his performance in the Summer League opener and revealing that the center has likely played his last Summer League game. Considering the current interior situation of the Trail Blazers, Richman believes Yang Hansen will still find it difficult to enter the rotation in the new season.

On July 14, Beijing time, according to renowned reporter Shams, free agent forward Ziaire Williams has reached an agreement with the Los Angeles Lakers to sign a one-year contract worth $3 million. This is a minimum salary deal. The Nets declined to exercise his team option on June 29.

On July 14th Beijing time, the Lakers' five new players were officially introduced, showing off their new jerseys and giving interviews. Every one of them had a smile on their face. Kessler will wear No. 14, Hardy No. 7, Grimes No. 5, Mamu will don No. 54, and Sexton will sport No. 10. Walker Kessler is the most important acquisition for the Lakers in this offseason's free agency market.