Scoot Henderson to become restricted free agent after season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 19, 2026, 9:07 PM
Last updated Oct 19, 2026
Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, is set to become a restricted free agent after the current season. The Portland Trail Blazers opted not to offer him a rookie-scale extension, as confirmed by league sources. This decision comes as Henderson enters his second season with the team, and he will be eligible to evaluate offers from other teams during the free agency period next year.
- •Scoot Henderson is a standout from the 2023 NBA Draft.
- •The Trail Blazers declined to extend his rookie contract.
- •Henderson will enter restricted free agency at season's end.
- •His second season with Portland is currently underway.
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