NBA Preview on the 20th: Yang Hanson's absence against the Suns as he returns home to prepare for the Asian Cup; four teams vie for the Summer League finals.

On July 20, Beijing time, the Las Vegas Summer League will continue, with the Trail Blazers facing off against the Suns in their final Summer League game. However, according to Trail Blazers reporter Danny Marang, Yang Hanson is expected to miss this match. Subsequently, domestic media reported that Hanson is set to return home to prepare for the Asian Cup in August. Additionally, two semifinal games in the Summer League will take place on this day, featuring the Kings vs. Raptors and Hornets vs. Thunder. Which two teams will advance to the finals?

9:30 AM: Trail Blazers vs. Suns

The Trail Blazers have a record of 3 wins and 1 loss in the first four games of the Summer League, ranking 7th in the league, with their top scorer being Caleb Love (averaging 16.8 points per game). The Suns, on the other hand, have a record of 1 win and 3 losses, ranking 21st in the league, with their leading scorer being Ryan Dunn (averaging 14.7 points per game).

League sources have revealed that the Trail Blazers will not allow Yang Hanson to participate in the final Summer League game. Through the first four games, the team has seen what they wanted. In the previous game, the Trail Blazers defeated the Rockets, with Yang Hanson playing for 21 minutes and 50 seconds, shooting 3 for 7, contributing 8 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 3 blocks, setting a Summer League high in rebounds, with a plus-minus of +19, second on the team. Over four Summer League games, Yang Hanson averaged 10.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 2.3 blocks.

Originally, this game would have been a matchup between Yang Hanson and his friend, the 10th overall pick, Maruachi, but now both can only wait until the season starts to face each other.

Yang Hanson's performance in the Summer League has dispelled many doubts from American media. Next, he will return home to prepare for the Asian Cup, facing new challenges.

Summer League Semifinals —

4:00 PM: Kings vs. Raptors

This is a semifinal game in the Summer League. The Kings have a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses in their first four games, averaging an 11.5-point victory margin, with their top scorer being Clifford, who averages 18.5 points, 6.5 rebounds, 5.0 assists, and 1.5 steals. The Raptors also boast a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses, with an average victory margin of 15.8 points, led by their top scorer AJ Lawson, who averages 18.5 points, 5.3 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.8 steals.

The winner of the Kings vs. Raptors will advance to the Summer League finals to compete against the winner of the Hornets and Thunder.

6:00 PM: Hornets vs. Thunder

This is another semifinal game in the Summer League. The Hornets have a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses in their first four games, with an average victory margin of 12.8 points, led by their top scorer Simpson, who averages 19.3 points, 4 rebounds, 5.5 assists, and 1.5 steals. The Thunder also have a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses, with an average victory margin of 14.8 points, led by their top scorer A'ja Mitchell, who averages 20 points, 6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, and 1.7 steals.

The winner of the Hornets and Thunder will advance to the Summer League finals to face the winner of the Kings and Raptors.

Other Summer League Games —

3:30 PM: Wizards vs. Knicks

The Wizards have a record of 1 win and 3 losses in their first four Summer League games, ranking 23rd in the league, with their top scorer being Trey Johnson (averaging 19.5 points). The Knicks also have a record of 1 win and 3 losses, ranking 22nd in the league, with their leading scorer being Kevin McCullough (averaging 21.5 points).

5:30 PM: Rockets vs. Timberwolves

The Rockets have a record of 0 wins and 4 losses in their first four Summer League games, ranking 28th in the league, with their top scorer being Shepard (averaging 23.0 points), though he has only played two games; second is Kennedy Chandler (averaging 17.8 points). The Timberwolves, however, have a perfect record of 4 wins and 0 losses, ranking 5th in the league, with their top scorer being Jaden McDaniels (averaging 22.7 points).

7:30 PM: Cavaliers vs. Warriors

The Cavaliers have a record of 2 wins and 2 losses in their first four Summer League games, ranking 15th in the league, with their top scorer being Tomlin (averaging 20.3 points). The Warriors also have a record of 2 wins and 2 losses, ranking 16th in the league, with their leading scorer being Jackson Rowe (averaging 13.0 points).

8:00 PM: Pistons vs. Spurs

The Pistons have a record of 3 wins and 1 loss in their first four Summer League games, ranking 8th in the league, with their top scorer being Holland (averaging 21.7 points). The Spurs also have a record of 3 wins and 1 loss, ranking 10th in the league, with their leading scorer being David Jones (averaging 21.3 points).