Blazers' Scoot Henderson to Make Season Debut Friday

The 22-year-old guard is set to return after recovering from a torn left hamstring.

Feb. 5, 2026 at 7:31pm

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Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson, the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is scheduled to make his season debut on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Henderson has been sidelined since September with a torn left hamstring but has been working his way back to full health.

Why it matters

Henderson is a key part of the Blazers' young core and his return should provide a boost to the team as they look to improve on their performance from last season. His ability to create scoring opportunities for himself and his teammates will be valuable as the Blazers aim to climb the Western Conference standings.

The details

Trail Blazers interim head coach Tiago Splitter confirmed that Henderson will play on Friday against the Grizzlies. Henderson has averaged 13.3 points, 5.2 assists and 3.1 rebounds over his first two NBA seasons since being drafted by the Blazers.

  • Henderson tore his left hamstring during an offseason workout in September 2025.
  • Henderson will make his season debut on Friday, February 6, 2026.

The players

Scoot Henderson

A 22-year-old guard for the Portland Trail Blazers, who selected him with the third overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.

Tiago Splitter

The interim head coach of the Portland Trail Blazers.

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What they’re saying

“Scoot Henderson is set to make his season debut Friday after recovering from a torn left hamstring.”

— Tiago Splitter, Trail Blazers Interim Head Coach

What’s next

The Blazers will be closely monitoring Henderson's minutes and performance as he works his way back to full strength after the injury.

The takeaway

Henderson's return is a welcome sight for Blazers fans, as the young guard has shown promise in his first two NBA seasons and could provide a much-needed boost to the team's offense and playmaking as they push for a playoff spot in the competitive Western Conference.