Blazers guard Scoot Henderson starts in place of injured Ja Morant
The gist
Blazers guard Scoot Henderson started three games for injured Ja Morant, scoring 14, 8 and 9 points.
His play now shapes his unsigned extension and restricted free agency.
How it unfolded
- Sep 2025Henderson tore his left hamstring in an offseason workout and was originally expected to miss four to six weeks.
- Dec 2025He did not start non-contact basketball activities until December, with his return described as not imminent.
- Feb 6, 2026Henderson made his season debut against the Grizzlies after missing the first 51 games.
Key terms
- restricted free agency
- A status in some sports leagues where a player whose contract expired has limited freedom to sign with other teams.
- rookie contract extension
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
- All-Star
- A player selected to play in the NBA's annual All-Star Game, which showcases the league's star players.
Source: Wikipedia