Scoot Henderson improved the injury report against the Suns

As it is Portland Trail Blazers try to stop a five game losing streak, team upgraded guard Scott Henderson‘s status on the injury report ahead of Tuesday night’s game against the Phoenix Suns.

The Trail Blazers (23-27) host the Suns (30-20) at 8:00 PM PT, and Henderson is now listed as questionable as he continues to improve from left hamstring tear sustained during training camp. The update marks a step forward in Henderson’s recovery as Portland looks for momentum during a difficult stretch of the season.

Henderson, the No. 3 overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft, has yet to make his season debut but recently returned to court action. Last Friday, it was revealed that the 22-year-old guard had continued to train with the team as he stepped up his activities.

Interim head coach Tiago Splitter provided an update on Henderson’s progress following practice.

“He’s able to make some contact now,” Splitter said, per Sean Hykin of The Rose Garden Report . “He’s getting better. I don’t have a date for you yet, but he’s working hard and feeling good after practice.”

Henderson appeared in 65 games last season, making 10 starts while averaging 12.7 points, 5.1 assists and three rebounds per game. He also recorded one steal per game while shooting 41.9% from the field and 35.4% from three-point range in 26.7 minutes per game. His potential return would give Portland an additional ball-handling option as the team continues to evaluate its young core.

Scoot Henderson’s upgrade underscores the broader injury uncertainty for the Blazers

Portland’s injury report also includes a forward Danny Avdiawho is listed as questionable with a lower back strain, and the veteran running back Jrue Holidaywhich is questionable for personal reasons.

Avdija last appeared in The Blazers lost to the New York Knicks 127-97 on Friday, ending a three-game road trip. He finished with 11 points, five rebounds, three assists and one block while shooting 4-for-14 from the field and 1-for-6 from beyond the arc in 28 minutes.

This 25-year-old striker is in the midst of a career season and recently earned his first All-Star selection for the upcoming All-Star Weekend in Los Angeles at the Intuit Dome on February 13-15. Avdia is averaging 25.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 6.7 assists per game while shooting 46.7% from the field and 35.6% from three-point range in 44 games, logging 34.6 minutes per game.

Holiday, 35, is in his first season with Portland and has provided consistent veteran production. He averaged 14.3 points, 6.7 assists, 4.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game while shooting 43% from the field and 35.3% from three in 21 games, including 19 starts. Holiday last played in a loss to New York, recording five points, four assists and two rebounds in 22 minutes.

After Tuesday’s game against Phoenix, Portland will continue a five-game homestand by hosting the Memphis Grizzlies (19-29) on Friday and Saturday. The Blazers currently sit in 10th place in the Western Conference standings and aim to stabilize their rotation as they try to climb into the playoffs.