Henderson (hip) won't play in Sunday's regular-season finale in Sacramento.
With Portland out of playoff contention, Henderson's rookie season has come to an end. It was an up-and-down year for the No. 3 overall pick in the draft due to inefficiency and injuries. He will finish with averages of 14.0 points, 5.4 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 1.4 triples and 0.8 steals across 28.5 minutes in 62 games. The 20-year-old shot 38.5 percent from the field and 32.5 percent from beyond the arc.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Iffy for Sunday
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Henderson is questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings due to a left hip injury.
This is a new issue for Henderson, and Portland could be tempted to err on the side of caution for the season finale. If Henderson ends up playing, he would likely continue to see heavy usage. During Friday's loss to Houston, Henderson logged 30 points (10-23 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal in 34 minutes.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Pours in 30 points during loss
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Henderson notched 30 points (10-23 FG, 6-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), seven assists, five rebounds, one block and one steal in 34 minutes during Friday's 116-107 loss to Houston.
Though Portland dropped its 60th game of the season, the organization should be happy with Henderson's progression down the stretch after selecting him with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft as Damian Lillard's heir apparent. Henderson's season-long numbers are still marred by inefficient shooting from the field and three-point range, but he's made dramatic strides while starting in each of Portland's last 14 games. During that stretch, Henderson is averaging 18.9 points, 7.9 assists, 3.6 rebounds, 2.3 three-pointers and 1.4 steals in 34.2 minutes while shooting 40.8 percent from the field and 39.5 percent from distance.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Collects 12 assists in loss
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Henderson amassed 18 points (7-20 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, 12 assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Thursday's 100-92 loss to the Warriors.
Henderson is Portland's point guard of the future, and he's able to fully realize his potential amid absences from Anfernee Simons (knee) and Malcolm Brogdon (elbow). Portland has cash invested in Henderson as part of a youth-based rebuild with Henderson, Deandre Ayton and Simons as centerpieces. Portland had only eight players in the rotation Thursday, so the rookie's usage will be substantial as the season draws to a close.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Sets new high in dimes
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Henderson provided 19 points (7-18 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), three rebounds, 15 assists and one steal across 41 minutes during Tuesday's 110-100 loss to New Orleans.
The 15 assists were a career high for the rookie guard, who is having a strong finish to the season. Henderson has started 12 straight games, and over that stretch, he's averaged 18.0 points, 7.6 assists, 3.5 boards, 2.0 threes and 1.3 steals while shooting a respectable 36.4 percent from beyond the arc. There are still some shooting concerns with the third overall pick in the 2023 Draft, but Henderson appears to be setting himself up to take a big leap forward in 2024-25.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Near double-double in defeat
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Henderson posted 15 points (3-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), one rebound, eight assists and two steals across 36 minutes during Sunday's 124-107 loss to Boston.
Henderson led all Portland starters in assists while connecting on a team-high-tying trio of threes and concluding as one of three players with 15 or more points in a near double-double outing. Henderson has distributed eight or more assists in 12 games this season, adding 15 or more points in 10 of those contests. He has now tallied at least 15 points in nine of his last 10 appearances.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Double-double in Charlotte
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Henderson notched 22 points (9-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), one rebound, 10 assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Wednesday's 89-86 win over the Hornets.
Matched up against Brandon Miller, the player taken one pick ahead of him in the 2023 NBA Draft, Henderson had one of the best games of his young career. The 20-year-old guard produced his sixth double-double of the season, and while starting nine straight games, Henderson has averaged 18.1 points, 6.8 assists, 3.9 boards, 1.9 threes and 1.3 steals.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Pops for 20 in rout
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Henderson accumulated a team-high 20 points (8-18 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), six rebounds, six assists, one block and two steals over 41 minutes during Friday's 142-82 loss to the Heat.
The rookie guard was the only Portland player to put up much of a fight in the largest win in Miami franchise history. However, his minus-58 point differential was the lowest in NBA history for a single game. Henderson has begun to look more like the third overall pick in the 2023 Draft, and over seven straight starts he has averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 assists, 3.7 boards, 1.7 threes and 1.6 steals.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Scores 15 with 16 shots
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Henderson ended Wednesday's 120-106 loss to Atlanta with 15 points (6-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, six assists and two steals across 32 minutes.
Henderson didn't have his best shooting performance Wednesday, and just like the rest of the Trail Blazers offense, he struggled in yet another loss. Henderson has now scored in double figures in eight games in a row and seems to be adjusting better to the pace of the NBA, but he won't go far in fantasy -- especially category-based leagues -- if he continues to shoot under 40 percent from the field. He's making just 39.7 percent of his shots during that eight-game span.
Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Posts 15 points in loss
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Henderson amassed 15 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and four assists across 25 minutes during Monday's 110-92 loss to Houston.
The Trail Blazers are dealing with a rash of injuries in the backcourt, and that should allow Henderson to remain in a starting role for the time being, although the fact that the team is not playing for anything except a high pick in the 2024 NBA Draft should boost his chances of seeing extended minutes. Henderson has been doing a good job of late since he's averaging 18.6 points, 6.0 assists and 3.6 rebounds per game over his last five appearances, but the efficiency continues to be an issue, as he's shooting 39.3 percent from the field in that span.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Posts 22 points in defeat
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Henderson racked up 22 points (9-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists and two steals in 28 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 loss to the Nuggets.
Absorbing Anfernee Simons' (knee) output is no easy task, but Henderson proved his worth in the narrow loss. Now that the rookie is fully healthy, Henderson will have a firm hold of the starting role at point guard regardless of how the injury situation shakes down moving forward. The Trail Blazers plan on making Henderson their floor general of the future, and they are unlikely to give Malcolm Brogdon (elbow) the role upon his return.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Double-doubles in loss to LAC
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Henderson supplied 24 points (8-18 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, 10 assists and two steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 125-117 loss to the Clippers.
Henderson has had an up-and-down rookie season. However, this was one of his best displays of the entire campaign. Henderson seems to be finding his groove of late, and he has scored in double digits in all but one of his last eight outings since returning from an adductor injury in early March. He's averaging 13.4 points, 5.5 assists and 3.5 rebounds per game in that stretch.
Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Paces squad in scoring Wednesday
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Henderson ended with 18 points (6-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-6 FT), two rebounds, five assists and two steals in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 116-103 loss to the Clippers.
Henderson didn't post a particularly impressive shooting line, but he still managed to lead the Blazers in scoring while finishing second on the squad in assists. The rookie guard also logged a team-high 35 minutes, providing further evidence that he's past the adductor injury that caused him to miss eight straight games between late February and early March. This was Henderson's highest scoring effort since his return from that issue.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Solid numbers against Bulls
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Henderson recorded 14 points (4-17 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, five assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Monday's 110-107 loss to Chicago.
The rookie guard is beginning to show a little consistency. Over six games (three starts) since returning from an adductor strain, Henderson has scored in double digits five times, averaging 10.8 points, 4.8 assists, 3.8 boards and 1.0 steals in 26.0 minutes a contest, although his 34.3 percent shooting from the floor and 18.2 percent shooting from beyond the arc still need a lot of work.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Will start with no restrictions
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Henderson will start Monday's game against the Bulls and won't face any restrictions, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Henderson will start for the third time over Portland's last five games. Across his last five appearances, the rookie point guard has averaged 10.2 points, 4.8 assists, 3.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 25.2 minutes per game, but he should eclipse 30 minutes versus the Bulls.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Remains on minutes restriction
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Henderson is on a minutes restriction for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
With the return of Anfernee Simons to the lineup, Henderson could move back to Portland's bench. The rookie guard should play a comparable amount to the 26 minutes he logged against the Knicks on Thursday.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Productive in starting role
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Henderson ended with 12 points (4-13 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Thursday's 105-93 loss to the Knicks.
Henderson got the starting nod since Anfernee Simons (knee) was ruled out, and the former delivered a decent performance, though the shooting woes continue to plague the rookie. Henderson is now shooting only 39.3 percent from the field and 31 percent from three-point range over his last 10 games.
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Trail Blazers' Scoot Henderson: Starting against Knicks
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Henderson will start Thursday's game against the Knicks, Sean Highkin of RoseGardenReport.com reports.
Anfernee Simons (knee) is taking the night off, but coach Chauncey Billups expects him back for Saturday's game against the Pelicans. As a starter this season, Henderson holds averages of 13.6 points, 5.6 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers.
