Yang Hansen s rookie season schedule is released: The Blazers journey, the future is promising

On August 15, the NBA 2025-26 season schedule was officially announced, and the Trail Blazers' schedule also surfaced. For Chinese fans, the most popular one is undoubtedly the upcoming rookie season journey by Chinese player Yang Hansen. In his season debut, Yang Hansen is expected to face the Timberwolves on October 23. This game is full of highlights and he is expected to face off against the four-time best defensive player Gobert. Gobert's inside line has always been one of the most difficult defense lines in the league to break through. If Yang Hansen can perform in this game, it will undoubtedly set a good start for his rookie season. After the season opener, the Trail Blazers' schedule was tight and challenging. On October 25, they will play the Warriors at home, then start a three-game trip, against the Clippers (October 27), Lakers (October 28) and Jazz (October 30). These teams are all very strong. The Clippers have many experienced players. The Lakers are star-studded, and the Jazz have their own unique tactical system. Continuous away games not only test Yang Hansen's physical fitness, but also a major test of his ability to adapt to the rhythm of NBA games.

On November 1, at the Moda Center, the Trail Blazers will start the NBA Cup group stage, against the Nuggets led by Jokic. This Halloween-night showdown is not only Yang Hansen's debut in the NBA Cup, but also kicks off the Trail Blazers' main schedule for three consecutive games. During this period, they will face the Lakers where James and Doncic are located on November 4, and will face the Thunder with MVP Alexander on November 6. These games are all highly anticipated focus battles in the league. Yang Hansen will have the opportunity to compete with many superstars and show his strength to the world. The

The Trail Blazers have a total of 8 national live events this season, which also indirectly reflects the team's attention in the league. In terms of the NBA Cup schedule, in addition to home against the Nuggets on November 1, they will challenge the Rockets (November 15) and the Warriors (November 22) away, and finally end the Western Conference Group C battle on November 27. These competitions are excellent opportunities for Yang Hansen to increase his popularity and accumulate competition experience.

On December 23, the Trail Blazers will start a "15-match 11-master" schedule. During this period, they will face the Pistons (December 23), Magic (December 24), Clippers (December 27), Celtics (December 29) and Mavericks (December 30). The intensive home schedule provides Yang Hansen with more opportunities to be familiar with the home atmosphere and interact with fans. The short three consecutive away games and the subsequent schedule of "7 matches 6 main players" are also full of challenges and opportunities. The home game against the Jazz (January 6), Rockets (January 8 and 10) and the Knicks (January 12), the away game against the Warriors (January 14), before returning home game against the Hawks (January 16) and the Lakers (January 18). These competitions will further test Yang Hansen's ability to adapt to different opponents and environments. The

The Trail Blazers also have 15 back-to-back games, including two consecutive home games against the Grizzlies on February 7 and 8; two five-game home schedules (December 23 - 30, February 2 - 10); and three five-game road trips (November 9 - 17, February 27 - March 7, March 16 - 23). Such a intensive schedule is a huge test for Yang Hansen's physical and psychological quality.

From the perspective of the monthly schedule, there are 6 games in October (3 homes and 3 away), 14 games in November (6 homes and 8 away), 12 games in December (6 homes and 6 away), 15 games in January (8 homes and 7 away), 12 games in February (7 homes and 5 away), 16 games in March (7 homes and 9 away), and 5 games in April (3 homes and 2 away). It can be seen that the schedule of each month has its own characteristics, and Yang Hansen needs to constantly adjust his state to adapt to the intensity of the game at different stages.

Currently, the Trail Blazers have 80 games in 82 regular season schedules with dates and opponents, and the other two will be determined based on the results of the UAE NBA Cup group stage. What kind of performance can Yang Hansen perform in this rookie season full of challenges and opportunities? Are you making your mark in a showdown with superstars, or are you growing up gradually in the intensive schedule? Let us all look forward to witness his wonderful performance in the NBA