The NBA deadline for extending contracts of players in the final year of their rookie deals is today at 3:00 PM Pacific Time. This applies to the 2023 draft class, including Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson.
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Since being selected third overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, Henderson has participated in 158 regular-season games. He has averaged 13.5 points, 5.0 assists, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.9 turnovers in 27.0 minutes per game.
If the Blazers and Henderson finalize an agreement before the deadline, his extension would commence next season. Should they fail to reach an accord, Henderson may enter restricted free agency after the upcoming season.
Given Henderson's performance history and a current weak market for restricted free agents, it is not anticipated that the Blazers will come to a deal with their young point guard. Updates will be provided if the situation changes.