Scoot Henderson struggles in early season with Portland Trail Blazers
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 7, 2026, 1:41 PM
Last updated Nov 7, 2026
Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson has faced significant challenges to start the 2026-27 NBA season. In a recent game against the Los Angeles Lakers, he recorded only 2 points and 0 assists while committing 5 turnovers and 4 personal fouls. Despite a strong start to the season for the Blazers, Henderson's performance has raised concerns among fans and analysts. He was selected third overall in the 2023 draft with high expectations but has struggled with limited minutes and injuries, hindering his development. The Blazers hope he can bounce back, especially with Ja Morant sidelined due to injury, providing Henderson with more opportunities to improve.
- •Henderson averaged 7.9 points, 2.3 rebounds, 1.3 assists this season.
- •Blazers were the #1 seed in the Western Conference before their recent loss.
- •Henderson's shooting percentage is 31.7% from the field and 19.4% from three-point range.
- •Head coach Micah Nori continues to express trust in Henderson despite his struggles.
- •Henderson's development has been stunted by limited minutes and previous injuries.
- 1:41 PMYahoo Sports — Scoot Henderson Has Become A Worrying Trail Blazers Problem
"Much has been said about the Portland Trail Blazers and their guards. People had doubts about Micah Nori's system due to a logjam at the guard position. While Damian Lillard and Ja Morant have gotten along well, Scoot Henderson's struggles seem to be a problem for the Blazers. Despite all the doubters, the Blazers have …
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