Portland Trail Blazers Guard Scoot Henderson Suffers Brutal Injury

Entering his third year, this was supposed to be Henderson’s time to shine. With Anfernee Simons shipped out, the stage was set. He had the keys to the point guard position, with savvy veterans Jrue Holiday and a recovering Damian Lillard around to mentor him. It was a script straight out of a sports movie—the young prodigy finally gets his shot, guided by the wise old heads.

Instead, we’re back to square one. The team’s statement says he’s expected to “return to basketball activities” in 4-8 weeks. Any sports fan knows that’s code for “don’t hold your breath.” Hamstring injuries are notoriously tricky, and the Blazers will likely wrap him in bubble wrap before letting him back on the court. A return around Thanksgiving feels optimistic at this point.

What’s Next For the Blazers?

So, where do the Trail Blazers go from here? The most likely scenario is sliding Holiday into the starting point guard spot, a move that provides stability but dampens the excitement around developing their young core. With Henderson out, the already thin backcourt just got stretched even thinner.

This injury is a tough pill to swallow for “Rip City.” The hope was that Henderson would finally put it all together and prove why he was drafted so high. Instead, he’s back on the injury report, and the Blazers are left scrambling before the season even starts. You can’t help but shake your head. The basketball gods can be cruel.