Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Posts career high in loss
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Henderson supplied 39 points (13-18 FG, 8-10 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six assists, four rebounds and two steals across 39 minutes in Tuesday's 132-114 loss to the Nets.
Henderson was on fire the entire game, posting a career-high 39 points, albeit in a losing effort. The 20-year-old received the starting nod for the first time since Nov. 20 with Deni Avdija (ankle) sidelined. Henderson made the most of his opportunity and buried eight triples -- his previous high this season had been only three. The second-year pro has faced his fair share of struggles this year, though his production Tuesday is a step in the right direction for the No. 3 pick of the 2023 Draft.
Henderson is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Nets, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
With Deni Avdija (ankle) sidelined Tuesday, Henderson will draw his first start for the Blazers since Nov. 20. The former lottery pick is averaging 8.7 points, 7.7 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 27.9 minutes over three games with Portland's first unit this year.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Hits for 20 points in reserve role
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Henderson ended Thursday's 117-111 loss to the Mavericks with 20 points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 12-12 FT), two rebounds, four assists and one steal in 26 minutes.
Henderson has bounced back effectively after going scoreless against the Pistons earlier in the week. Henderson is a key piece of Portland's future plans, but his fantasy outlook is capped due to excellent results from Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. Although he's excelled with some encouraging numbers as a backup, Henderson lacks the consistency needed for consideration in most fantasy formats.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Posts dud Monday
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Henderson ended with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 19 minutes during Monday's 118-115 loss to the Pistons.
Henderson was held without a point for the first time this season in what was arguably his worst performance of the campaign. He had a strong end to December, but his performance in January has left a lot to be desired so far with averages of 7.0 points, 4.7 assists, 4.3 rebounds and 0.7 triples in his last three outings.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Dishes out eight dimes
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Henderson accumulated 12 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, eight assists, one block and one steal across 32 minutes during Thursday's 114-106 loss to the Lakers.
Henderson's 32 minutes played were his most since Nov. 27. The 20-year-old guard capitalized on this increased playing time by recording a team-high eight assists while coming off the bench. Even with Henderson's efficient outing, he is shooting just 38.0 percent from the field over his last 10 appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Posts solid numbers in backcourt
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Henderson chipped in 14 points (4-11 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), six rebounds, four assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Monday's 132-108 loss to the Mavericks.
Henderson was a valuable reserve amid mediocre results from Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. Although Simons and Sharpe are locked into first-unit roles, Henderson is proving his worth as a backup. The youngster skipped college and went pro right out of high school, and his coronation as Damian Lillard's heir apparent was a bit premature. Henderson is a key piece of Portland's future plans, but he's only on the cusp of fantasy consideration as he develops with the second unit.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Flawless from FT line in return
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Henderson (quadricep) provided 13 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes in Sunday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers.
Henderson returned to the court after missing the last four games with a left quad contusion, which came after a recent three-game absence due to a back strain. The second-year guard was the first player off the bench for Portland and came through with an efficient scoring performance, highlighted by a perfect showing from the free-throw line. Though he ate into fellow reserve guard Dalano Banton's minutes in his return, Henderson may not see his playing time pick up dramatically in competitive contests if the Trail Blazers continue to run with backcourt starters Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe in 30-plus-minute roles.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Gets green light
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Henderson (quadriceps) will play Sunday against the Lakers.
Henderson will return to action after missing his team's last four matchups while on the mend from a bruised left quad. He's expected to be deployed off the bench Sunday evening.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Not playing Friday vs. Jazz
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Henderson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday night's game against the Jazz, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Henderson will be sidelined for a fourth straight game due to a left quadriceps contusion, and his next opportunity to play will be Sunday against the Lakers. Rayan Rupert and Dalano Banton will continue to see increased playing time off the bench due to Henderson's injury.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Questionable for Tuesday
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Henderson (quadriceps) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Henderson has missed his team's last two matchups while tending to a left quad contusion, but he has a chance to return in time for Tuesday's clash. Dalano Banton would continue to see extended minutes as the backup point guard if Henderson remains sidelined.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Won't play Sunday vs. Dallas
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Henderson (quadricep) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Dallas, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
Henderson will miss his second consecutive game due to a left quadricep contusion. With the second-year guard sidelined, the team will likely take an extended look at Dalano Banton off the bench. Henderson's next chance to feature will come in Tuesday's matchup versus the Clippers.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Questionable to play Sunday
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Henderson (quadriceps) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Mavericks.
Henderson has been sidelined due to a left quadriceps contusion, and he's in danger of missing his fifth game out of Portland's last six contests Sunday. If Henderson is unable to play, Dalano Banton would see increased minutes in a reserve role behind starting guards Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Won't play Friday vs. Kings
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Henderson (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Sacramento.
Henderson will be sidelined for the fourth time in five games, this time due to a left quadriceps contusion. Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert should see additional playing time off the bench Friday due to Henderson's injury. Henderson's next chance to play will be Sunday against the Mavericks.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Late addition to injury report
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Henderson is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Kings due to a left quadriceps contusion.
Despite not being on the injury report all day, Henderson is now in danger of missing his fourth out of Portland's last five contests Friday. With Dalano Banton (knee) also questionable, Rayan Rupert could be in store for increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Getting green light
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Henderson (back) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Dustin Dopirak of The Indianapolis Star reports.
Henderson will shake off a questionable tag and return to action after missing three straight games due to a back strain. With Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe healthy and playing well, Henderson is slated for a reserve role. In 12 games off the bench this season, Henderson has averaged 12.0 points, 4.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 25.4 minutes per game.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Questionable against Indiana
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Henderson (back) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Henderson is in danger of missing his fourth straight contest Wednesday due to a back strain. If the second-year guard is forced to sit out yet again, Dalano Banton and Rayan Rupert should continue to receive increased playing time.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Sitting out Friday
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Henderson (quadricep) has been ruled out for Friday's game versus the Rockets, Ben DuBose of USA Today reports.
Henderson suffered a left quad contusion in Wednesday's loss to the Thunder and will now miss his first game of the season. With the second-year guard sidelined, Dalano Banton will serve as the top guard on the second unit, and a spot in the rotation could open up for Rayan Rupert or Kris Murray.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Strong showing off bench Friday
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Henderson finished Friday's 127-102 loss to the Timberwolves with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
Henderson has been relatively inconsistent as a scoring weapon coming off the bench for the Blazers, failing to reach the 10-point mark in four of his 10 appearances. The nature of that role, especially for a rebuilding team, limits his upside considerably. During those 10 appearances, Henderson is averaging 12.5 points and 4.5 assists per game, although he's shooting only 40.9 percent from the field and 26.7 percent from deep.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Shooting woes in win
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Henderson racked up five points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes during Monday's 118-100 win over the Pelicans.
Henderson struggled from the field Monday, though he did post five-plus assists for the sixth time this season. The 20-year-old has shot only 32.0 percent across the last three games, during which he also saw a slight decrease in playing time. Henderson has averaged 12.3 points, 4.9 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 steals while shooting 40.5 percent across 25.6 minutes per game over eight regular-season outings.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Leads team from bench
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Henderson registered 22 points (7-18 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 8-9 FT), four rebounds and four assists in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 139-104 loss to the Warriors.
It was surprising to see Henderson on the bench to begin the game, but the team elected to start Anfernee Simons and Toumani Camara in the backcourt. The Trail Blazers made a huge investment with Henderson, and it seems unlikely that he'll be on the bench for long. Coming out of the G League, Henderson is still developing, but Portland has a better chance at notching some wins with Henderson as a starter.
