The Portland Trail Blazers have high hopes for point guard Scoot Henderson in the 2025-26 season. The former third-overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft has had an interesting first two seasons. His rookie year was muted, dotted with stops and starts that saw him move to the bench. He remained in a reserve role through most of his second season, picking up reps and consistency, particularly in his three-point shot. He’s expected to put it all together in his third try with the Blazers.

But what if that doesn’t happen? That’s the premise of an article by Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley naming four players under 23 in the NBA who need a trade to rejuvenate their young careers. Buckley names Henderson as a prime candidate.

He explains:

As for Henderson’s individual hope, it’s hard to say for c

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