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Notes, Thoughts and Takeaways From Trail Blazers Media Day
Yang Hansen's arrival, Damian Lillard's Achilles rehab, Jerami Grant's role and more.
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📍PORTLAND, Ore. — The Trail Blazers held 14 press conferences on Monday as part of media day: president of business operations Dewayne Hankins, general manager Joe Cronin, head coach Chauncey Billups and 11 players.
There's a lot to dig into in the almost three hours of interviews before the start of camp on Tuesday. Here's what we learned about Yang Hansen's upcoming debut, the franchise sale, Damian Lillard's Achilles rehab, Jerami Grant's role, Shaedon Sharpe's contract status and more.
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