NBA contingent nears 40 for five-day FIBA qualifying window

Yang Hansen is rostered; Koby Brea is expected to play.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 271 min read

We inch toward 40 NBA players in action over the next five days: Portland’s Yang Hansen is on China’s roster for this wi Via @TheSteinLine on X

What happened: China opens Window 4 against Qatar on Thursday before hosting Lebanon on Monday. The Dominican Republic faces Brazil on Thursday and Chile on Monday.

Why it matters: China enters the second round at 3-3, one game behind Qatar. The Dominican Republic is 4-2 and opens against unbeaten Brazil, with seven Americas berths available for the 2027 World Cup.

By the numbers: China: 3-3; Qatar: 4-2. Dominican Republic: 4-2; Brazil: 6-0. The qualifying window runs from Aug. 27-31.

What to watch: Brea's availability for the Dominican Republic's two-game window is the next roster point to watch.

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@TheSteinLine 2026-08-27T13:49:36.357813+00:00

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