Wembanyama needs only three quarters as Spurs roll to eight straight
Wembanyama scores 29 in 24 minutes as San Antonio’s middle-quarter surge drives a 125–103 win. Yang Hansen records his first career double-double for Portland.
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Basketball · NBA · Center
Yang Hansen
2026–27 Season performance
Through November 7 of the 2026–27 season, he has played 6 games, averaging 4.7 points, 3.3 rebounds and 0.5 assists. He is building minutes in a reserve role, averaging about ten per game. Reliable rebounding, close-range finishing and passing decisions are the route toward steadier responsibility.
Updated 2026-11-10Career background
Yang was selected 16th in the first round in 2025 and began his NBA career in Portland. His first season included 43 appearances as he adapted to the pace and physical demands of professional center play. This is the early process of establishing a role, with opportunities, responsibilities and competitive intensity all requiring adjustment.
In 2025–26, he played 43 games and averaged 2.2 points, 1.5 rebounds and 0.5 assists. That limited playing sample places him early in the process of earning a steadier rotation role; brief highlights should not be mistaken for an established long-term position.
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