The Trail Blazers officially announced their preseason schedule: Yang Hansen is expected to face the Warriors twice and will also compete against the Kings and Jazz.

On July 22, Beijing time, the Portland Trail Blazers announced today that they will have four preseason games for the 2025-26 season, including two against the Warriors, as well as one game each against the Kings and Jazz.

The detailed schedule includes an away game against the Warriors on October 9 (Beijing time), a home game against the Kings on October 11, a home game against the Warriors on October 15, and an away game against the Jazz on October 17. The Blazers also announced that tickets for the two home preseason games are now on sale.

For Yang Hansen, this will be his preseason debut with the Blazers. Previously, he averaged 10.8 points, 5 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.6 blocks in the 2025 Summer League, receiving widespread praise, and his odds of being named Rookie of the Year have soared to eighth in the league. However, the reality is tough, as he is still a rookie and is expected to have limited playing time in his first year, especially with Klingen and Roby on the team.

Some Blazers reporters have indicated that Hansen's current role on the team is temporarily as the third center, and he is expected to be on the edge of the rotation. Compared to the Summer League, his playing time in the preseason may also be reduced, facing greater challenges.

According to previous reports, Yang Hansen will first return to his home country to compete in the Asian Cup with the national team. After that, he will head back to Portland to prepare for the new season, expected to participate in the team's training camp and preseason games to get ready for the regular season. Go for it, Xiao Yang!