Northwest Notes: Hansen, Williams, Hardy, Markannen

By Eli Cohen | at August 30, 2026 9:24 pm Yang Hansen has been getting comparisons to Nuggets star Nikola Jokic for years, having been called “Baby Jokic” since getting drafted 16th overall by the Trail Blazers in the 2025 Draft. The epithet comes from his passing ability, as well as his burgeoning jumpshot. He knows being likened to the three-time MVP adds pressure, but rather than being burdened by it, he uses it as extra motivation, writes the Eurohoops team. “First of all, Jokic is my idol,” Yang said. “I have a tremendous amount of respect for him, and…