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POR • Guard • #00
4 days ago
Henderson has scored in double figures in five straight and nine of his last ten appearances. However, he has shot just 40.6 percent from the field during this stretch. That, especially the three-point shooting, is an area where Henderson will need to make strides ahead of the 2026-27 season. And with Damian Lillard (Achilles) re-entering the fray, getting the opportunities needed to affect fantasy basketball will become more challenging for Henderson.
POR • Guard • #00
14 days ago
Henderson moved into the starting lineup Sunday with Jerami Grant (calf) out and was excellent. The 22-year-old point guard produced big numbers in just 25 minutes. It was a nice game, but his fantasy ceiling is still fairly low depending on Grant’s health.
POR • Guard • #00
14 days ago
The Trail Blazers won’t have Jerami Grant (calf) for Sunday’s game, which opens a spot in the starting lineup. Henderson will fill the void, which raises his fantasy ceiling. Avdija may lose out on a few playmaking opportunities, but not to the point where it would negatively affect his fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #00
18 days ago
Henderson was outstanding on Wednesday, leading the Trail Blazers in scoring while also not committing a turnover. His role keeps the former lottery pick’s fantasy ceiling relatively low, but he has provided 11th-round value in eight-cat formats over the past two weeks. Henderson is another player who could benefit from Portland’s upcoming schedule, which is the NBA’s weakest by win percentage.
POR • Guard • #00
27 days ago
A double-digit scorer in each of his last five games, Henderson also took better care of the basketball on Monday. He was responsible for two turnovers, making it three of the last five games that he’s had two or fewer. However, coming off the bench limits Henderson’s fantasy ceiling, especially when he plays 20 minutes as he did on Monday.
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
Henderson has scored at least 17 points in three straight games, his most productive scoring run of the season to date. While he was responsible for five turnovers, the overall production helps compensate for that. Henderson doesn’t bring much to the table defensively, and the field-goal percentage remains low, limiting his value in category leagues. To this point in his career, Scoot has been more valuable in points leagues.
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
After struggling in two spot starts, Henderson returned to the bench on Sunday due to Deni Avdija’s return from a back injury. And the shift to his usual role may have done Scoot some good. The third-year guard recorded his first 20-point game of the season, shooting nearly 67 percent from the field. Also notable about Henderson’s complete stat line was his lack of turnovers. He didn’t commit any in Sunday’s victory, a major step in the right direction for the Trail Blazers guard. Portland plays three games in Week 20, starting with the Hornets on Tuesday.
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
With Deni Avdija and Kris Murray sidelined, Henderson made his second start of the season on Wednesday. Unfortunately, the third-year guard struggled offensively, shooting 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. The good news for fantasy managers is that he kept the turnovers in check, committing two. Fantasy managers in dynasty leagues will be watching Henderson closely over the final month of the regular season, especially with Damian Lillard’s return in the cards for 2026-27.
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 month ago
The Trail Blazers are once again without Deni Avdija, and his replacement in the starting lineup, Kris Murray, is also out. As a result, Henderson moves into the starting five, while Vit Krejčí will remain in his usual reserve role.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
The Trail Blazers did not have Deni Avdija (back) for Thursday’s game, and his absence resulted in Henderson making his first start of the season. While the third-year guard could not find the mark from deep, missing all five of his three-point attempts, he shot 6-of-7 from two and kept the turnovers (two) in check. Henderson is still under a minutes restriction, playing 24 against the Bulls, and his fantasy ceiling will be limited until that changes.
POR • Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
The Trail Blazers won’t have Deni Avdija (back) or Donovan Clingan (illness) for Thursday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Henderson will make his first start of the season, filling the void left by Clingan. As a result, Portland will go without a center in its opening lineup, with Grant likely taking on those responsibilities.
Source: NBA Lineups
POR • Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
Henderson logged 19 minutes on Wednesday, and he’ll surprisingly be available for the second leg of Portland’s back-to-back set. His availability is an encouraging update for his long-term health, and fantasy managers should be optimistic heading into the All-Star break.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #00
about 2 months ago
Despite the outcome of Wednesday’s game and the five turnovers, this was an encouraging performance for Henderson. The third-year guard shot the ball well from the field and the foul line, including a 3-of-5 night from beyond the arc. Scoot’s minutes are still being limited, as he played 19 on Wednesday, but that will likely change after the All-Star break. The Trail Blazers visit Utah on Thursday, but fantasy managers should assume that Henderson will sit for injury management reasons.
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
After making his season debut on Friday, Henderson did not play in Saturday’s win over the Grizzlies. The point guard will likely be under a minutes restriction, given the amount of time that he’s missed.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
After making his season debut in Friday’s win over the Grizzlies, Henderson did not play the following night. On track to play against the 76ers, he’ll likely be under a minutes restriction if cleared. Caleb Love could be made inactive, since he’s close to his 50-game limit.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
Henderson made his season debut on Friday, logging 21 minutes off the bench in a win over the Grizzlies. Due to the time missed, his sitting out the rematch was to be expected. If Deni Avdija (back) can return, he’ll be able to absorb most of the minutes that would have gone to Scoot.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
Henderson made his season debut on Friday and came off the bench to log 21 minutes and nearly notch a double-double. The long-awaited return came with plenty of ups and downs. Henderson shot poorly from beyond the arc but was aggressive and had enough shooting volume to score in double figures. And while he led the team in assists, he also totaled five turnovers. Henderson will need time to work off the rust, but coming out of his first game healthily is an encouraging sign.
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
Henderson is officially available to make his first appearance of the season for the Trail Blazers after suffering a torn hamstring during the offseason. Given the time that he’s missed, the guard will likely be under a minutes restriction. Also, those who have Henderson rostered should plan for him to sit out Saturday’s game against the Grizzlies.
Source: Danny Marang
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
After suffering a torn left hamstring during the offseason, Henderson’s path to a full recovery has been an arduous one. He’ll make his season debut on Friday, and the point guard is likely to be under a minutes restriction. Henderson won’t affect fantasy basketball immediately, but he’s someone who could have added value after the All-Star break due to the Blazers’ need for playmakers on the perimeter.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
Henderson was upgraded to doubtful after going through a full workout on Monday, but he isn’t ready to play in games yet. However, that should change soon. With Jrue Holiday (personal) considered questionable, the Trail Blazers may once again field a starting lineup that does not have a point guard.
Source: NBA Injury Report
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
Henderson went through a full workout on Monday, and while he isn’t expected to make his season debut against Phoenix, he should be back soon. His next chance to play will come against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Henderson will likely be brought along slowly, but he should eventually play enough to make an impact for fantasy managers that can deal with the inefficiencies.
Source: Trail Blazers PR
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
This report indicates that if Scoot doesn’t debut against the Suns on Tuesday, he could suit up against the Grizzlies on Wednesday. Considering how long he’s been sidelined, it should be expected that Henderson will miss at least one of those games. He’ll likely be ramped up slowly, so managers should temper their expectations, but he should eventually be a large part of Portland’s rotation.
Source: Casey Holdahl
POR • Guard • #00
2 months ago
Henderson has missed the first 48 games of the season with a torn left hamstring, but he is now in the final stages of his recovery. The 3rd overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft will need a couple more weeks to adjust to the pace and physicality of a full-contact practice before we takes the court, but a mid-February return seems likely.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #00
3 months ago
Henderson began non-contact work earlier this month, but now he has progressed to basketball-specific activities. The Blazers will see how he responds to that increase in workload in two weeks, and then we should have a better idea of his exact timeline.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #00
4 months ago
It appears all three Trail Blazers are still a ways away from returning to the floor. Scoot has yet to suit up this season, while Holiday has been out almost a month and Thybulle hasn’t played since October. Portland has made it work without Scoot and Jrue by starting Sidy Cissoko and putting the ball in Deni Avdija’s hands, though the return of either would help this rotation tremendously.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #00
5 months ago
Henderson has yet to appear in a game this season, as he suffered a torn left hamstring during an individual workout before the start of training camp. As recently as Tuesday, he told The Athletic that he still wasn’t doing much movement. Henderson has been limited to stationary shooting and some ball-handling drills, so it’s crucial to keep in mind that the two-to-four-week timeframe is for a re-evaluation of the injury. With Jrue Holiday (calf) out at least one to two weeks, expect to see plenty of Deni Avdija on the ball. Caleb Love should continue to play rotation minutes off the bench, and he’s worth tracking in deep leagues.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #00
5 months ago
Henderson suffered a torn left hamstring during a workout just before the Trail Blazers opened training camp. While he has progressed in his recovery, the lack of clearance to run, jump or engage in other explosive movements indicates his return to action is not imminent. “I can walk around to spots, but no jumping, no exploding,” Henderson told The Athletic on Tuesday. “I shoot free throws, some ballhandling, but without moving much.” With Jrue Holiday and Blake Wesley also injured, Portland has relied on Shaedon Sharpe, Deni Avdija and Caleb Love to take on playmaking responsibilities. Holiday’s injury is not expected to be long-term, so he’ll assume the starting point guard duties once again when he’s cleared to play. As for Henderson, fantasy managers with an open IL+ slot can continue to stash him. However, those working with injury-riddled rosters may need to move on and seek alternatives.
Source: The Athletic
POR • Guard • #00
6 months ago
Unsurprisingly, Portland will extend the rookie contracts of their 2023 and 2024 first-round picks. This will be a big season for Henderson and Murray as they look for new contracts next summer, though Scoot’s season won’t get off to the ideal start, as he’s set to be sidelined for the start of the year.
Source: Sean Highkin
POR • Guard • #00
7 months ago
According to the Trail Blazers, Henderson suffered a torn left hamstring during a workout earlier this week. The initial expectation is that he’ll miss anywhere from four to eight weeks, meaning the third-year guard is highly unlikely to be available for opening night. Henderson’s absence places more responsibility upon Jrue Holiday’s shoulders as he looks to rebound from a 2024-25 season that was underwhelming by fantasy standards. The injury news may also mean that Deni Avdija will have more opportunities to serve as a primary playmaker, raising his fantasy ceiling after an excellent first season in Portland.
Source: Portland Trail Blazers
POR • Guard • #00
about 1 year ago
Scoot will sit out a fourth straight game, which means Dalano Banton should get some additional playing time. Banton’s fantasy value will be even higher if Anfernee Simons (arm) sits out.
Source: NBA Injury Report