Scoot Henderson Injury Update
Scoot Henderson hurt his left hamstring at the end of September. The Portland Trail Blazers said he might come back to basketball activities in four to eight weeks. It’s been about two months now. That early timeline does not look right. He still cannot run or jump. He is not able to practice or play in games.
The team’s medical staff is careful. Hamstring injuries can stick around for a long time if not handled well. Scoot can only do simple things now. He shoots free throws and works on ball handling. He does some upper body training. The staff will check him again soon and see how things are going.
He can move around and walk to spots on the floor, but there is no jumping or quick movements yet. Scoot says his recovery is week by week. He made a little progress. But he needs to pass more steps before getting back on the court.
The Trail Blazers are feeling it. The team lost a lot of games since Scoot got hurt. Other players like Shaedon Sharpe, Deni Avdija, and Caleb Love have to handle the ball more. Jrue Holiday, their other main guard, also missed games. The point guard spot is thin right now. The team still waits for clarity on Scoot’s return.
Scoot was ready for a big role this season. The Blazers let Anfernee Simons go to open up minutes for him. Now, his injury keeps changing the plans. The team hopes he can come back without risking a setback. Hamstring injuries need rest and a slow comeback. If he tries to come back too fast, it could get worse.
Scoot’s next step is another check with the team’s medical director. They will decide if he can start some new rehab drills or increase activity. For now, fans just wait. He will not play until he gets back to sprinting, jumping, and doing everything at full speed. That might still take some time.
Portland wants to see what Scoot can do. They want him fully healthy first. The hope is that he will come back strong and ready to play at his best. But nobody is pushing for a quick return. The team is putting his long-term future ahead of the short-term need.
Disclaimer:
The information provided is based on current reports from the Portland Trail Blazers regarding Scoot Henderson's hamstring injury. His recovery is ongoing, and he will not return to play until fully healthy. Updates will be provided after further medical assessments.
