Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Nets 14 points with three swipes
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Henderson finished with 14 points (4-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, one assist and three steals over 31 minutes during Saturday's 112-90 victory over the Jazz.
Aside from his four turnovers, Henderson played well in his first start of the season, providing a scoring punch for Portland while doing a nice job of disrupting passing lanes. Ja Morant (hamstring) will miss at least the next four weeks, so Henderson should be locked in as a starter for Portland. He's someone to consider grabbing off the waiver wire.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Starting Saturday
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Henderson will move into the starting lineup for Saturday's game in Utah, Trail Blazers' reporter Sean Highkin reports.
Henderson is replacing the injured Ja Morant (hamstring) in the first unit, so it'll be interesting to see how he fares with the increased opportunity. Per 36 minutes this season, Henderson is averaging 14.4 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists and 1.0 three-pointers per game.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Tabbed questionable for Tuesday
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Henderson is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers due to left ankle soreness.
Henderson is evidently dealing with some soreness following Friday's matchup in Sacramento. The Blazers should have a better idea of his availability after watching him go through shootaround and warmups ahead of Tuesday's tipoff.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Pops for 15 points off bench in opener
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Henderson provided 15 points (7-14 FG, 1-6 3Pt), two rebounds, one assist and one steal in 19 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 124-83 victory over the Suns.
While all five Portland starters scored in double digits during the rout, Henderson was the only member of the second unit to deliver 10-plus points. The fourth-year guard is firmly behind Damian Lillard and Ja Morant on the backcourt depth chart to begin the season and is working off the bench with Jrue Holiday, but after a strong training camp and preseason, Henderson could be poised to thrive in that role.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Chips in 17 points off bench
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Henderson logged 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two assists, one rebound, one steal and one block over 19 minutes during Portland's 128-118 preseason loss to Golden STate.
Henderson had a poor night from beyond the arc, but he was accurate enough on other parts of the floor to finish as the Trail Blazers' third-leading scorer behind Damian Lillard (23 points) and Ja Morant (19 points). Lillard and Morant are projected to be the Trail Blazers' starting backcourt for the 2026-27 season, with Henderson and veteran Jrue Holiday (rest) coming off the bench.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Headed to bench
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Henderson will come off the bench in Friday's preseason finale against the Warriors, Anthony Slater of ESPN.com reports.
Ja Morant will replace Henderson in the first unit for Friday's final exhibition game. As a reserve this preseason, Henderson is averaging 10.5 points, 3.0 assists and 2.5 triples per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Starting Tuesday
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Henderson will start Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings, Frankie Cartoscelli of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.
Henderson will step into the starting five for the first time this preseason. He'll be joined in the first unit by Damian Lillard, Deni Avdija, Toumani Camara and Donovan Clingan.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Knocks down four triples
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Henderson recorded 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three assists and two steals across 16 minutes off the bench in Monday's 119-66 preseason win over the London Lions.
Henderson was particularly effective from beyond the arc, knocking down four of his five attempts while tying Toumani Camara for the team lead in scoring. The 22-year-old guard also contributed defensively with two steals and committed just one turnover. His perimeter shooting was an encouraging development, though Portland's crowded backcourt could make consistent playing time difficult to secure. Damian Lillard was rested Monday.
Henderson is in jeopardy of moving back to a bench role after Portland acquired Ja Morant in a trade this offseason.
Henderson closed the 2025-26 campaign as a starter after missing the first half of the season with a torn hamstring. Not only do the Trail Blazers now have Morant in the mix, but Damian Lillard (Achilles) is also a candidate to jump into the starting lineup in his 2026-27 return to the floor. Until Portland makes its backcourt plans a bit clearer, Henderson is a difficult player to rank from a fantasy perspective ahead of the new year.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Struggles in 17 minutes
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Henderson finished Tuesday's 114-95 loss to San Antonio in Game 5 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs with five points (2-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 17 minutes.
After a strong start to the series, Henderson scored a total of five points on 2-for-13 shooting in the final two games. Injuries derailed his third NBA season, limiting him to 30 regular-season appearances with averages of 14.2 points, 3.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.9 three-pointers in 24.9 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Fails to score in Game 4 loss
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Henderson chipped in zero points (0-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt), two assists and one steal in 27 minutes during Sunday's 114-93 loss to the Spurs in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Henderson couldn't hit the side of a barn, missing all seven of his shot attempts as the Trail Blazers fell behind 3-1 in the series. The forgettable performance was in stark contrast to the first three games of the series for Henderson, as he averaged 23.3 points, 2.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting 56.5 percent, including 52.2 percent from behind the arc. Given that body of work, Henderson should have a solid chance of bouncing back in a potential elimination scenario for Portland in Game 5.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Paces Portland in win
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Henderson amassed 31 points (11-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-6 FT), one rebound, one steal and one block across 38 minutes in Tuesday's 106-103 Game 2 win over the Spurs in the first round of the playoffs.
Henderson turned in an efficient performance en route to a game- and season-best 31 points across the regular season and playoffs. Additionally, the 22-year-old point guard became the youngest Trail Blazers player to score at least 30 points in the playoffs. He also knocked down a game-high five triples and is shooting 7-for-13 from beyond the arc through two first-round matchups. He'll look to remain productive in Friday's Game 3 in Portland as the Trail Blazers aim to take a 2-1 series lead.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Chips in 18 in Game 1 loss
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Henderson racked up 18 points (7-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one steal over 27 minutes during Sunday's 111-98 loss to the Spurs in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Making his ninth straight start, the third-year guard was second on the Trail Blazers in scoring behind Deni Avdija's 30 points. Henderson has become a more efficient scorer during his latest starting stint, and over that nine-game stretch, he's averaging 15.4 points, 3.2 assists, 2.4 boards, 2.1 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting a respectable 46.2 percent from the floor and 40.4 percent from long distance.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Excels with 15 points
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Henderson closed Tuesday's 114-104 victory over the Clippers with 15 points (5-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists in 29 minutes.
The Trail Blazers employed a smaller lineup amid Jerami Grant's (calf) absence, running Henderson alongside Jrue Holiday in the backcourt for a second consecutive game. The move has reaped significant benefits with two convincing victories. Shaedon Sharpe's (calf) extended absence has opened a window for Henderson to show his potential after fading into the woodwork for most of the season behind Holiday. The team will likely ride with this successful scheme until Grant returns.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Starting Sunday
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Henderson is in the Trail Blazers' starting lineup against the Wizards on Sunday, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
With Jerami Grant (calf) sidelined, Henderson will make his fourth start of the season Sunday (and third since March 4). Over his last five outings, Henderson has averaged 13.8 points, 3.0 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.6 threes and 2.2 steals over 24.2 minutes per contest.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Strikes for team-high 23 Wednesday
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Henderson closed with 23 points (6-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, four assists and one steal over 24 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 130-99 win over Milwaukee.
It was the third time in the last 10 games that Henderson produced 20-plus points, with Wednesday's effort pacing the Trail Blazers. The third-year guard is averaging 16.6 points, 3.3 assists, 2.8 boards, 2.5 threes and 1.1 steals over that stretch while shooting 47.2 percent from long distance, a remarkable hot streak for a player with a career 34.0 percent mark from three-point range.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Season-high four steals
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Henderson notched 13 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), three rebounds, four assists and four steals across 24 minutes during Monday's 134-99 win over Brooklyn.
The four swipes were a season high for Henderson, who continues to be an effective sixth man for the Trail Blazers. Over his last nine contests, the third-year guard has averaged 15.9 points, 3.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds, 1.1 steals and 2.4 three-pointers in 24.6 minutes per game while shooting 47.8 percent from downtown.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Strikes for team-high 25
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Henderson posted 25 points (8-14 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and one block in 30 minutes off the bench during Friday's 124-114 victory over the Jazz.
The 25 points tied Jrue Holiday for the team scoring lead on the night. Henderson is still searching for consistency, especially when it comes to his shooting, but he's at least flashing the upside that made him the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. In 11 games (three starts) since the All-Star break, Henderson is averaging 14.0 points, 3.6 assists, 2.8 boards and 1.9 threes.
Henderson closed Sunday's 131-111 victory over the Pacers with 28 points (10-15 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and one steal over 26 minutes.
Henderson was one of the main reasons why the Blazers secured a comfortable 20-point blowout win Sunday. The electric floor general didn't start after being part of the first unit in the past two contests, but he responded with his best game of the season thus far. Henderson made his debut Feb. 6 but has been very consistent, scoring in double digits in 10 of his 13 appearances. He's averaging 12.9 points, 2.8 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game, so he should carry some fantasy appeal as long as he stays healthy, regardless of his role.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Back to bench
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Henderson will move to the bench for Saturday's game against Charlotte, Sam Perley of the Hornets' official site reports.
This is an expected move with Donovan Clingan returning from a one-game absence. Henderson is expected to maintain a sizable role off the bench.
