Scoot Henderson

Scoot Henderson

20-Year-Old GuardG
Portland Trail Blazers
GTD
Injury Thigh
Est. Return 11/22/2024
2024 Fantasy Outlook
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
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$Signed a two-year, $20.03 million contract with the Trail Blazers in July of 2023. Contract includes $10.75 million team option for 2025-26.
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.

Early exit Wednesday
GPortland Trail Blazers
Thigh
November 20, 2024
Henderson was forced to exit Wednesday's game against Oklahoma City due to a left thigh contusion, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports.
ANALYSIS
Herderson had a minor collision while chasing an offensive rebound in the third quarter of Wednesday's contest, promptly limping to the bench and being ruled out shortly thereafter. Portland begins a back-to-back set against Houston on Friday, so Henderson's status will need to be monitored.
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How does Scoot Henderson compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
  • True Shooting %
    An advanced statistic that measures a player's efficiency at shooting the ball that takes field goal percentage, free throw percentage, and three point percentage into account.
  • Effective Field Goal %
    A statistic that adjusts field goal percentage to account for the fact that three-point field goals count for three points while field goals only count for two points.
  • 3-Point Attempt Rate
    Percentage of field goal attempts from three point range.
  • Free Throw Rate
    Number of free throw attempts per field goal attempt.
  • Offensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available offensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Defensive Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available defensive rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Total Rebound %
    An estimate of the percentage of available rebounds a player grabbed while they were on the floor.
  • Assist %
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  • Block %
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  • Turnover %
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True Shooting %
49.4%
 
Effective Field Goal %
44.9%
 
3-Point Attempt Rate
28.6%
 
Free Throw Rate
24.5%
 
Offensive Rebound %
2.5%
 
Defensive Rebound %
10.1%
 
Total Rebound %
6.1%
 
Assist %
29.4%
 
Steal %
1.7%
 
Block %
0.3%
 
Turnover %
15.8%
 
Usage %
23.4%
 
Fantasy Points Per Game
22.8
 
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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Hands out 10 assists
GPortland Trail Blazers
November 18, 2024
Henderson closed with six points (3-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt), one rebound, 10 assists, one block and one steal in 30 minutes during Sunday's 114-110 win over the Hawks.
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Posts 11 points in starting role
GPortland Trail Blazers
November 14, 2024
Henderson logged 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists and two steals over 27 minutes during Wednesday's 106-98 win over the Timberwolves.
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Part of first unit
GPortland Trail Blazers
November 13, 2024
Henderson will start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
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Strong showing off bench Friday
GPortland Trail Blazers
November 9, 2024
Henderson finished Friday's 127-102 loss to the Timberwolves with 16 points (6-14 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
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Shooting woes in win
GPortland Trail Blazers
November 5, 2024
Henderson racked up five points (2-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, two rebounds and two steals over 25 minutes during Monday's 118-100 win over the Pelicans.
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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.
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