Overview
- The NBA announced Wednesday that Portland violated rules by contacting draft-ineligible center Yang Hansen during December 2023 scouting.
- Assistant general managers Sergi Oliva and Mike Schmitz were suspended two weeks without pay for their roles in the violation.
- Portland said it cooperated with the investigation, will not appeal, and the executives will serve the suspensions.
- League rules bar direct contact with underage international prospects before draft eligibility to prevent teams from gaining early influence.
- Portland acquired Hansen’s rights with the No. 16 pick in 2025 via a trade with Memphis, and he has played limited NBA minutes while producing more in the G League.