Henderson really struggled at times in his rookie campaign, but there were some signs in the second half. The 2023 No. 3 overall pick was shoved into a playmaking role once Anfernee Simons got injured, leading to mixed results. While he shot below 39 percent and committed 3.4 turnovers per game, Henderson finished the season strong. He averaged 18.9 points, 3.6 rebounds, 7.9 assists, 1.4 steals and 2.3 steals over the final 14 games. That stretch showed Henderson's potential, but it's hard to overlook that he averaged 12.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, 4.6 assists, 0.6 steals and 1.2 threes across his first 39 games. He also did his late-season damage with most of the roster missing, as Simons, Shaedon Sharpe and Jerami Grant were notably sidelined. That means three key players will be back and taking away touches, but it's hard to know where things go from here. Henderson should be considered the primary piece to build around, but these other players will inevitably take away touches and playmaking opportunities. There aren't many second-year players with a higher upside, making Henderson one of the most enticing picks in the middle of drafts. His efficiency numbers are likely still going to be terrible for category leagues, but don't be surprised to see Henderson take a major step in Year 2. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $20.03 million contract with the Trail Blazers in July of 2023. Trail Blazers exercised $10.75 million team option for 2025-26 in October of 2024. Contract includes $13.59 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Scoot Henderson played high school basketball at Carlton J. Kell High School, where he was a five-star recruit. As a junior, he averaged 32 points, seven rebounds and six assists and was selected Class 6A Player of the Year. Graduating at 17 years old, before his senior year, and joining the Ignite, he became the youngest player to ever play in the G League. He started 18 of his 19 appearances for the Ignite, averaging 16.5 points on 43/28/76 shooting, 6.5 assists, 5.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 30.7 minutes. In February of 2022, the guard appeared in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star weekend. In October of 2022, he played a pair of exhibition games against Metropolitans 92, the French team that Victor Wembanyama plays for. Henderson is a hyper-athletic, traditionally-sized point guard with excellent feel for the game. He thrives with a head of steam in both transition and the halfcourt, searching to attack the rim. When he gets defenders on their heels, he can pull up from the mid-range with a jumper or runner. His vision in the pick-and-roll keeps all of his teammates involved and helps them get easy looks. Defensively, Henderson has the athleticism to launch himself into passing lanes or rise up for helpside blocks. There is star potential with Henderson, who understandably noted that one of his favorite players is Russell Westbrook - their games being similar, though Henderson may have more patience in the halfcourt. At 6-foot-2 with great playmaking ability, he's definitely a point guard, so the team selecting him very early in the draft should have ideas to give him the keys to the offense as a rookie.
Flawless from FT line in return
GPortland Trail Blazers
December 9, 2024
Henderson (quadricep) provided 13 points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), two rebounds and one steal across 21 minutes in Sunday's 107-98 loss to the Lakers.
ANALYSIS Henderson returned to the court after missing the last four games with a left quad contusion, which came after a recent three-game absence due to a back strain. The second-year guard was the first player off the bench for Portland and came through with an efficient scoring performance, highlighted by a perfect showing from the free-throw line. Though he ate into fellow reserve guard Dalano Banton's minutes in his return, Henderson may not see his playing time pick up dramatically in competitive contests if the Trail Blazers continue to run with backcourt starters Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe in 30-plus-minute roles.
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Stat Review
How does Scoot Henderson compare to other players?
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3-Point Attempt Rate
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Defensive Rebound %
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Total Rebound %
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Assist %
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Steal %
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Block %
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True Shooting %
48.4%
Effective Field Goal %
43.4%
3-Point Attempt Rate
33.7%
Free Throw Rate
28.1%
Offensive Rebound %
2.8%
Defensive Rebound %
9.1%
Total Rebound %
5.8%
Assist %
29.0%
Steal %
1.5%
Block %
0.7%
Turnover %
14.8%
Usage %
22.4%
Fantasy Points Per Game
22.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.9
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Damian Lillard was traded to the Bucks this offseason, but the silver lining of parting ways with a franchise icon is it clears the way for Henderson to take over at point guard. With Portland seemingly set to enter a multi-year rebuild, Henderson should have a long leash and be in line for a significant workload right away alongside fellow-high-upside young players Anfernee Simons and Shaedon Sharpe. Henderson has the talent to be the Blazers' offensive hub, though he'll cede plenty of possessions to Simons and Jerami Grant, who the Blazers signed to a lucrative extension this offseason. So while Henderson has the keys to the franchise long-term, he's not exactly walking into a barren wasteland of a roster. In terms of what fantasy managers should expect, Henderson will likely go through the usual rookie guard ups and downs: field goal percentage and turnovers could be an issue, as could both three-point (27.5% FG in the G League) and free-throw shooting (76% FT). Even so, Henderson should rack up counting stats with ease, making him even more appealing to managers in points leagues.
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Gets green light
GPortland Trail Blazers
December 8, 2024
Henderson (quadriceps) will play Sunday against the Lakers.
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Questionable for Sunday's contest
GPortland Trail Blazers
Quadriceps
December 7, 2024
Henderson (quadriceps) is questionable to play Sunday against the Lakers.
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Niche emerging
GPortland Trail Blazers
November 5, 2024
Henderson ranks seventh league-wide with 125 drives through his first eight games, per NBA.com. His rim efficiency has climbed from 44.8 percent as a rookie to 50.0 percent thus far in 2024-25 -- although the latter ranks in just the 24th percentile league-wide.
ANALYSIS Henderson is attacking downhill with conviction, ranking in the 93rd percentile for shots at the rim among all point guards, but his efficiency remains well below average. The 20-year-old is knocking down just 25.9 percent of his three-point attempts thus far, which does not help balance his game, but he remains a developmental pillar in Portland while possessing a rare blend of speed and power that aligns with his shot diet.