The Portland Trail Blazers are bringing a mix of intrigue, experience and development pieces to NBA Summer League, with Yang Hansen once again set to be the biggest name on the floor.
The team unveiled its roster Wednesday, and the centerpiece is the 7-2 center from China, a second-year player who was one of the event’s biggest draws a year ago. Portland’s group also features Chris Youngblood and Jayson Kent, two of the Blazers’ three players on two-way contracts.
Gilbert Abraham, a Portland assistant coach and the team’s director of player development, will coach the summer league squad.
This year’s summer showcase runs July 9-19 in Las Vegas and includes all 30 NBA teams. Games will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center and Cox Pavilion.
Portland opens July 10 against the Phoenix Suns, then has three more preliminary-round games. The top four teams after that stage will move on to a four-team championship round, ending with the title game on July 19.
Portland’s roster is rounded out by Jalen Bridges, Andrew Carr, Aliou Diarra, Barry Dunning Jr., Frankie Fidler, Flynn Cameron, Jaylen Martin, Quincy Olivari and DJ Steward.
Trail Blazers Summer League roster
Jalen Bridges, 6-7, forward
Andrew Carr, 6-11, forward
Aliou Diarra, 6-9, forward
Barry Dunning Jr., 6-6, guard/forward
Frankie Fidler, 6-7, forward
Flynn Cameron, 6-5, guard
Jayson Kent, 6-8, forward
Jaylen Martin, 6-6, guard
Quincy Olivari, 6-3 guard
DJ Steward, 6-2, guard
Yang Hansen, 7-2, center
Chris Youngblood, 6-4, guard
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