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The Portland Trail Blazers kicked off the ‘official’ first season of their rebuild in 2023-24 after a pair of losing seasons that culminated in Damian Lillard being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks. While the Blazers’ poor showing wasn’t a surprise to anyone remotely paying attention, the season was still a disappointment in multiple ways – […]

The Portland Trail Blazers just completed one of the most difficult seasons in recent memory, finishing an injury-plagued year with a record of 21-61. During team exit interviews conducted at the Blazers’ practice facility in Tualatin, Portland GM Joe Cronin made it clear that, despite Portland’s poor record, head coach Chauncey Billups would be back […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the New Orleans Pelicans 110-100 on Tuesday night, but rookie point guard Scoot Henderson had a night to remember. Henderson notched 19 points and 15 assists for the Blazers, setting a new franchise record for assists in a game by a rookie. The previous Blazers record of 14 assists […]

In the Portland Trail Blazers’ 116-103 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday, the team again struggled with turnovers, coughing the ball up 17 times. Those 17 turnovers – including seven in the third quarter alone – led to 26 Clippers points, a worrying trend that Blazers coach Chauncey Billups pointed out after the […]

James Harden is not really known for his defense. But, when the Los Angeles Clippers star starts taking it seriously, it surely makes headlines and breaks the internet. One of his biggest plays on the defensive end was a no-look steal in transition. Now, it looks another move could top that in the minds of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were outmatched by the elite Boston Celtics 121-99 on Monday night in a game that saw rookie point guard Scoot Henderson make his return to the starting lineup. Henderson, who was named the Blazers’ starting point guard by coach Chauncey Billups in mid-February, had a mixed performance against the best team […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may have rookie point guard Scoot Henderson back in the starting lineup sooner rather than later. Before the Blazers’ 128-120 home loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder, head coach Chauncey Billups sounded optimistic about Henderson’s progress as he recovers from an adductor strain that he aggravated in the NBA Rising Stars […]

The Portland Trail Blazers continue to be without starting point guard Scoot Henderson as the team takes on the Charlotte Hornets on Sunday. Blazers say Scoot Henderson is out again tomorrow against the Hornets. FYI – Portland has 15 wins, Charlotte 14. — Peter Sampson (@PeterSampson) February 25, 2024 Henderson will miss his second consecutive […]

With the NBA All-Star break behind them, the Portland Trail Blazers are ready to take on the stretch run of their 2023-24 season. While the Blazers have struggled to a 15-39 record through the first two-thirds of the season, there are still some intriguing storylines for fans to follow in the last 28 games of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers will play the first game after the NBA All-Star break against the Denver Nuggets on Friday, but they’ll have to do so without the services of starting point guard Scoot Henderson. Henderson is listed as out on the Blazers’ injury report with a left adductor strain. It’s unclear how Henderson injured […]

It has been a rough-sailing 2023-24 season for the Portland Trail Blazers, as was expected when they dealt away Damian Lillard in an effort to fully embrace the rebuild. But amid their uneven display on the hardwood, this is the time for the Blazers brass to assess which players on the roster could be long-term […]

Rookie combo guard Scoot Henderson has been making immense progress in recent weeks in terms of his development, even as his Portland Trail Blazers struggle to stack up wins with any consistency. In fact, Henderson was recently inserted into the starting lineup for Thursday’s home game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, illustrating the increased confidence of […]

The Portland Trail Blazers fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night in a 128-91 that would be completely forgettable except for one thing. Blazers rookie point guard Scoot Henderson has reclaimed his role in the starting lineup for the rest of the season, according to Chauncey Billups. Before Thursday night’s game, Billups told Portland […]

After a bit of a rough start to his rookie campaign with the Portland Trail Blazers, combo guard Scoot Henderson has been finding his footing in the NBA as of late. The Blazers haven’t made up much ground in the Western Conference Standings as part of what seems to be a lost season for the […]

As the Portland Trail Blazers continue to deal with injuries to their backcourt, the team is focused on maximizing minutes with rookie Scoot Henderson and Anfernee Simons on the court together. With Malcolm Brogdon and Shaedon Sharpe both unavailable for an extended stretch, Henderson and Simons will be playing the bulk of the minutes in […]

The Portland Trail Blazers looked like they might pull off a stunning upset for the first three quarters against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. A one-point game entering the fourth quarter got away from the Blazers as Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker slammed the door shut, but Portland coach Chauncey Billups was pleased with […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are weighing their options heading down the stretch of the 2024 NBA trade deadline and two key names have been discussed. The Blazers’ roster is getting a little bit thin lately with Shaedon Sharpe scheduled to undergo surgery. Another recent rumor mill update stated that volume scoring guard Malcolm Brogdon prefers […]

Portland Trail Blazers fans certainly got their money’s worth on Wednesday night. Blazers legend Damian Lillard, the franchise’s all-time leading scorer and the player that has embraced Portland more than any other in the team’s more than 50-year history, made his first return to Moda Center since being traded to the Milwaukee Bucks in the […]

The NBA has announced the rosters for the Rising Stars teams at next month’s All-Star Weekend and a pair of Portland Trail Blazers have made the cut. Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson has been named for a third time (G-League players are named to the event) as a rising star. After being selected by the […]

The Portland Trail Blazers crushed the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers 130-104 on Monday night in a game that featured a monster 20-point fourth quarter from rookie guard Scoot Henderson. After a game in which Henderson went 3-4 from the 3-point line, Blazers coach Chauncey Billups talked about the misconception that Henderson isn’t a good shooter: […]

The Portland Trail Blazers may be shorthanded on Sunday when they take on the Chicago Bulls. The Blazers released their extensive injury report ahead of Sunday’s game. Moses Brown (Left Wrist Fracture), Shaedon Sharpe (Lower Abdominal Strain), and Robert Williams III (R Knee Ligament Tear) continue to be out as expected for the Blazers. The […]

Everyone on the Portland Trail Blazers bench was livid. Malcolm Brogdon was supposed to be waiting for a whistle to get a timeout. Then, everything turned for the worst against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Chauncey Billups did not like how bad the officiating was. It may even look like they will strip the Shai Gilgeous-Alexander-led team […]

From the time you’re a kid playing pick-up basketball with friends, there’s a commonly agreed upon rule that goes something like this: “No blood, no foul.” Now, I don’t necessarily think we’re meant to take that literally, but in this case, when Portland Trail Blazers rookie guard Scoot Henderson actually drew blood on Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are on the road tonight to take on the Los Angeles Lakers, and they might be without young building blocks for the roster in Anfernee Simons and Scoot Henderson, as both are listed as questionable on the latest NBA injury report. Anfernee Simons is listed as questionable with a general illness, […]

Portland Trail Blazers rookie Scoot Henderson has gone through a rather tumultuous debut season in the NBA, marked by efficiency woes and some statistical ignominy. But when it rains, it pours, and Henderson now has to overcome yet another obstacle in the early goings of his career. On Friday night, the 19-year old point guard […]

The Portland Trail Blazers won a 105-103 thriller over the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday night in a game that will be known throughout Blazers lore as “the ice storm game.” With a crowd so sparse that fans were moved down into the lower bowl, and center Deandre Ayton unable to get to the arena due […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are preparing to face the upstart Houston Rockets on Wednesday in H-Town. The Rockets have faded from the top eight of the Western Conference and are now battling to get back into the limelight. Meanwhile, Coach Chauncey Billups’ Blazers team ranks 14th out of 15 teams in the West. The Blazers […]

The Portland Trail Blazers certainly made the right pick when they selected Scoot Henderson with the third overall pick of the 2023 NBA Draft. Not only was the best prospect available, he also provided the team some insurance in the event that Damian Lillard wanted out. That came to fruition, essentially giving Henderson the opportunity […]

Proclamations of being a bust have already started surfacing for Scoot Henderson. The Portland Trail Blazers rookie missed a significant amount of games due to injuries. A new look was awaiting him during his return. He became an elite facilitator and is currently poised to fulfill some expectations. Now, a challenge lies ahead of him […]

The Portland Trail Blazers have wrapped up 2023 with a record of 9-22. By all accounts, they’ve managed to accomplish most of their goals for the early part of the season. The Blazers have given their young players extensive minutes, they’ve maximized their lottery odds, and they’ve remained relatively competitive in a significant number of […]

Don’t look now, but Portland Trail Blazers rookie point guard Scoot Henderson is turning into what everyone thought he would be at the start of the 2023-24 NBA season. One day after notching 25 points and 4 assists in a loss to the San Antonio Spurs, Henderson exacted some revenge, going for 22 points, 11 […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are taking on the San Antonio Spurs on Friday night for the second time in as many days. On Thursday, San Antonio easily downed the Blazers 118-105 behind a 38-14 first quarter and a dominant night from rookie sensation Victor Wembanyama. In that game, the Blazers, down starters Anfernee Simons (illness), […]

The shorthanded Portland Trail Blazers fell to Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs 118-105 on Thursday night. Wembanyama shined offensively, putting up 30 points and six assists in just over 24 minutes of action, but where he really made a difference was on defense – swatting away seven Blazers shots and altering countless others. […]

Both Victor Wembanyama and Scoot Henderson played well in the first-ever NBA meeting for the two highly touted prospects. But there was a clear-cut winner in the San Antonio Spurs’ 118-105 win over the Portland Trail Blazers. While Henderson scored 25 in 36 minutes as a starter in place of an ill Anfernee Simons, Wemby […]

The battle between the first and second picks of any draft class is always a fantastic sight that most fans want to see. This is why when the schedule dropped a lot of individuals circled the matchup day between the San Antonio Spurs and the Portland Trail Blazers. Victor Wembanyama might be one of the […]

For the better past of a year they were the two most hyped basketball prospects. In fact, some wondered if Scoot Henderson should be taken first in the NBA Draft and opined that in any other season, he would be the consensus top pick. But in the year of Victor Wembanyama, it was the French […]

Coming off of their 130-113 win over the Sacramento Kings, the Portland Trail Blazers will again be without starting guard Shaedon Sharpe (hip) and starting center Deandre Ayton (knee tendonitis) for Thursday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs. Look for a similar lineup tomorrow with Sharpe and Ayton out again. Brown in for rebounding […]

After the Portland Trail Blazers 130-113 win over the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, Scoot Henderson couldn’t help but smile. After an up-and-down start to the season, the third-overall pick in this year’s NBA Draft had just put in his best game as a pro and was reflecting on how much fun he was having […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are currently 6-19 and riding a seven-game losing streak headed into Tuesday’s matchup against the Phoenix Suns. Clearly, this is a rebuilding year for the Blazers. Wins aren’t necessarily expected and, while nice to see, they take a backseat to player development. Several young Blazers players are showing quick growth under […]