Has Yang Hansen missed another opportunity? Cline and Rowe are expected to return tomorrow as the Trail Blazers’ injury situation improves.

On December 14th Beijing time, according to Trail Blazers reporter Highkin, head coach Stotts provided an injury update: Cline and Rowe are very likely to participate in tomorrow’s game versus the Warriors. Jrue Holiday and Sable have made progress in their recoveries and have been joining training more frequently, though they are not cleared to play tomorrow. Henderson’s recovery is also steadily improving, with an increase in training volume, but he has yet to be approved for full-contact practice.

Previously, Yang Hansen missed the last game due to a facial contusion, during which Cline and Rowe were also sidelined. Even if Yang Hansen is activated for the game against the Warriors, considering Cline and Rowe’s return, Hansen will most likely remain on the bench.

Yang Hansen was injured in the game against the Grizzlies and also suffered from flu symptoms. He traveled with the team to New Orleans and participated in training but ultimately missed the game against the Pelicans. With three frontcourt players absent, the Trail Blazers suffered a heavy 120-143 defeat on the road to the Pelicans, marking their third consecutive loss. Currently, the Trail Blazers hold a 9-16 record, ranking 12th in the Western Conference.

Yang Hansen is still adapting to the NBA and unfortunately has recently faced injury setbacks. In his first 13 NBA regular-season games, he has averaged only 7.7 minutes per game, posting 2.6 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, with an overall shooting percentage of just 30.0%; from beyond the arc, he has made 1 of 16 attempts, shooting 6.3%.

Yesterday, Yang Hansen shared four photos on social media: the first showing him holding a pink backpack, the second a picture with former Trail Blazers number one pick Oden, the third capturing a “working overtime” gesture with raised hands, and the fourth depicting a decorated Christmas tree. As the new year approaches, let’s wish Hansen continued progress and an early solid foothold in the NBA.