Scoot Henderson has not played a single minute in the 2025-26 NBA season. The Portland Trail Blazers are being cautious with Henderson’s return due to the nature of the injury. Tiago Splitter’s system fits him best amongst the Blazers’ guards, so people are excited to get him back.
Portland Trail Blazers head coach Tiago Splitter recently dropped an encouraging update on Scoot Henderson, who has yet to play a game for the team this season due to a serious hamstring injury.
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The Portland Trail Blazers’ guard issue is still the team’s biggest problem. Jrue Holiday’s injury and the absence of Scoot Henderson’s impact have led to Portland’s disastrous season.
The Portland Trail Blazers have not been a healthy team in the first few months of the 2025-26 NBA season. Ahead of the season, Scoot Henderson would have played a big role.
The Portland Trail Blazers started the 2025-26 season with a bang, considering they are the only team to beat the Oklahoma City Thunder this season. Unfortunately, their injuries have started to pile up, including their two standout point guards.
It has been nearly eight weeks since the Trail Blazers announced Scoot Henderson tore his left hamstring in a preseason workout. The early timeline suggested four to eight weeks before he resumed basketball activities.
It has been nearly eight weeks since the Trail Blazers announced that point guard Scoot Henderson had torn his left hamstring in a workout and would miss the start of the 2025-26 season.
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The Portland Trail Blazers are continuing to hurt at the guard position, as evident in the team's most recent injury report ahead of their regular season clash against the New Orleans Pelicans.
The Blazers are no longer building through the draft. This season is about making the playoffs.
Heading into this season, the Portland Trail Blazers are hoping to learn whether or not Scoot Henderson has a real shot to turn into a star player for them.
Portland Trail Blazers point guard Scoot Henderson has had an underwhelming first two pro seasons. After being selected with the No. 3 pick in 2023, he has failed to ascend to the kind of high-flying superstardom many expected from him.
Just when you thought the Trail Blazers were ready to turn a corner, the universe threw a wrench—or maybe a whole toolbox—into their plans. Portland’s young gun, Scoot Henderson, went down with a torn left hamstring during a workout, and just like that, the team’s offseason optimism took a nosedive.
He is expected to resume basketball activities in four-to-eight weeks.
Scoot Henderson is the Portland Trail Blazers’ most perplexing player. Most people know he has the potential to shine, but his first two seasons were a bit disappointing.
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The Portland Trail Blazers are still trying to figure out what kind of franchise they want to be. They currently have an excess of guards, including Scoot Henderson.
Scoot Henderson has been under pressure to meet the sky-high expectations for him since before the 2023 NBA Draft. The Trail Blazers’ rebuild continues to be promising, as Scoot’s development shows high-level potential.
At just 20 years old, Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson continues to show solid progress in his second NBA season. Additionally, his sophomore sneaker has been well-received by athletes and fans.
The Portland Trail Blazers and Scoot Henderson are on a roll right now. The team has 5 consecutive wins and has defeated some noteworthy teams. However, it’s not as much of a surprise for Henderson, as he gave a ‘dog’ truth bomb about his breakout season.
Scoot Henderson was the third pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. After a slow start to his pro career, the Portland Trail Blazers guard has been playing excellent basketball over the last week.
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