Yang Hansen’s opportunity has arrived again! Robert Grant is likely to miss today’s game, and Avdija is expected to return.

On January 19th Beijing time, the Trail Blazers released their injury update for the back-to-back game against the Kings. Grant and Robert are both expected to miss the game, and Yang Hansen is anticipated to see increased minutes. Furthermore, Avdija, previously injured, is now listed as questionable and could return. This development benefits Hansen since Avdija is a teammate who likes to pass to him.

The detailed injury report is as follows—

Out players include: Henderson (left hamstring tear), Lillard (left Achilles injury), Murray (lower back strain), Sable (right knee tendinopathy), Wesley (right foot fracture).

Players likely to miss the game include: Grant (left Achilles injury management), Holiday (right calf injury management), Robert Williams (right knee injury management).

Questionable to play (about 50% chance) is Avdija (lower back strain).

In yesterday’s game against the Lakers, the Trail Blazers won 132-116. Yang Hansen played the last 3 minutes and 28 seconds but had limited opportunities, mostly running back and forth, with his only stat being a traveling violation. In the past two G League games, Hansen averaged 18 points and 12 rebounds with efficient performance. With a vacancy in the frontcourt rotation against the Kings today, Hansen is expected to get significant playing time.

After yesterday’s game, Timmy, who previously faced Hansen in the G League, encouraged him in an interview. He said, “This year I had several matchups against him in the G League. I just greeted him and gave him some encouragement. A few days ago, he played impressively in a G League game, so I told him to keep up the good work. He’s a great person with a good personality. You always hope kind people have good development, so I sincerely congratulated him on his recent achievements in the G League.”

So far this season, Yang Hansen has appeared in 24 games for the Trail Blazers, averaging 8.3 minutes, 2.4 points, 1.7 rebounds, and 0.8 assists per game, shooting 29.2% from the field, 16.1% from three, and 93.8% from the free-throw line. The Trail Blazers hold a 21-22 record, currently ninth in the Western Conference.