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Blazers' Scoot Henderson Nears Season Debut After Hamstring Injury
The third-year guard has been sidelined since before training camp but is progressing in his recovery.
Jan. 30, 2026 at 12:07pm
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Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is nearing his season debut after suffering a torn hamstring before training camp. Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter said Henderson is now able to do some contact in practice and is feeling well, though an exact timetable for his return is still unclear. The 21-year-old Henderson has yet to play in a game this season, but the Blazers have held their own at 23-25 and sit in ninth place in the Western Conference despite the adversity they've faced.
Why it matters
Henderson's return will be a boost for the young Blazers squad, which has an exciting core of players like Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan, and Toumani Camara. The team is eager to see how Henderson, a former top-3 draft pick, will fit in and contribute to their push for a playoff spot.
The details
Henderson, a 6-foot-3 guard from Marietta, Georgia, has struggled with his shooting efficiency in his first two NBA seasons, posting a 40.1% field goal percentage. However, he still has significant upside and potential, and the Blazers are hopeful he can grow alongside their other young talents when he returns to the court.
- Henderson suffered the torn hamstring before the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.
- The Blazers currently have a 23-25 record and are in ninth place in the Western Conference.
The players
Scoot Henderson
A 21-year-old guard who was the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Tiago Splitter
The interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers, who previously won an NBA championship as a player in 2014.
Damian Lillard
The veteran Trail Blazers star who signed with the team in the offseason after recovering from a torn Achilles injury.
Deni Avdija
A young Blazers player who is in line to earn his first NBA All-Star selection this season.
Shaedon Sharpe
A Blazers player who is averaging nearly 22 points per game this season.
What they’re saying
“He's able to do some contact now. Getting better. I don't have a date for you yet, but he's doing a lot and feeling well after practice.”
— Tiago Splitter, Interim Head Coach, Portland Trail Blazers
What’s next
The Blazers will continue to monitor Henderson's progress in practice as he works his way back from the hamstring injury. The team has not provided an exact timetable for his return to game action.
The takeaway
Scoot Henderson's eventual return will be a significant boost for the young and improving Portland Trail Blazers, who have weathered adversity this season but remain in the playoff hunt in the Western Conference. His development alongside the team's other rising stars will be crucial as the Blazers look to build towards the future.
