Scoot Henderson got off to a fast start at the Las Vegas Summer League, but his debut game ended in painful fashion.
The Trail Blazers rookie was forced to leave his team's Friday night contest against the Rockets early after he suffered a right shoulder injury. Henderson had 15 points, six assists and five rebounds in Portland's 100-99 loss.
Now, basketball fans are wondering whether they will see a highly anticipated matchup between Henderson and Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft.
Here are the latest updates on Henderson's status.
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Is Scoot Henderson playing vs. Spurs tonight?
The Trail Blazers announced that Henderson will miss their Summer League game against the Spurs on Sunday. He will be listed as day-to-day going forward.
It's unclear how Henderson injured his right shoulder against the Rockets. Bleacher Report's Chris Haynes initially reported that there was "optimism" Henderson didn't suffer a dislocation.
What time is Trail Blazers vs. Spurs tonight?
- Date: Sunday, July 9
- Time: 8 p.m. ET | 5 p.m. PT
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs will tip off around 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 9. The game will be played at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas.
What channel is Trail Blazers vs. Spurs on?
- Date: Sunday, July 9
- TV channel: ESPN2
- Live streaming: Sling TV
Trail Blazers vs. Spurs will air on ESPN2. Viewers can also stream the game on Sling TV.
Fans in the U.S. can watch NBA Summer League games on Sling TV. You can watch the top draft picks make their Summer League debuts and stream the sports you love starting at just $15 in your first month with Sling Orange.
Trail Blazers' NBA Summer League schedule
Here is the Trail Blazers' complete schedule for the Las Vegas Summer League:
Date | Opponent | Time (ET)/Result | TV channel |
July 7 | vs. Rockets | L, 100-99 | ESPN |
July 9 | vs. Spurs | 8 p.m. | ESPN2 |
July 11 | vs. Hornets | 8:30 p.m. | NBA TV |
July 13 | vs. Magic | 9 p.m. | ESPN2 |
Trail Blazers' NBA Summer League roster
Here is the Trail Blazers' complete roster for the Las Vegas Summer League:
Jersey No. | Player |
00 | Scoot Henderson |
6 | Keon Johnson |
8 | Kris Murray |
17 | Shaedon Sharpe |
21 | John Butler Jr. |
23 | Nate Williams |
34 | Jabari Walker |
41 | Ibou Badji |
53 | Jaizec Lottie |
54 | Michael Devoe |
57 | Antoine Davis |
60 | Justin Minaya |
63 | Malachi Smith |
68 | Duop Reath |
72 | Rayan Rupert |
76 | Christ Koumadje |