Should Portland decide to play Henderson with Lillard, Anfernee Simons' role in the backcourt would be uncertain. Simons started in 62 games last season, averaging 21.1 points and 4.1 assists.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers selected point guard Scoot Henderson of the NBA G League with the third overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night.

Damian Lillard has said repeatedly that he wants to contend for a championship. After 11 years in Portland, ... "And I think you can tell how excited I am about Scoot Henderson.

While Lillard was beloved in Portland, there was speculation about his future with the team when the Blazers took point guard Scoot Henderson with the No. 3 overall pick in the recent draft rather ...

Damian Lillard is coming home. The Trail Blazers icon, who was released by the Milwaukee Bucks on July 1 shortly after ...

Damian Lillard may be gone, ... Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson poses for a portrait during the NBA basketball team's media day in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 2, 2023.

PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The Portland Trail Blazers selected point guard Scoot Henderson of the NBA G League with the third overall pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night. The pick touched off ...

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson poses for a portrait during the NBA basketball team's media day in Portland, Ore., Monday, Oct. 2, 2023. (AP Photo/Craig Mitchelldyer) The Portland Trail ...