The Portland Trail Blazers kick off their Las Vegas Summer League schedule today against the Houston Rockets. Friday’s matchup will serve as a distraction from the ongoing Damian Lillard trade request saga and provide fans with an introductory look at Scoot Henderson in a Blazers jersey. With the latter in mind, let’s examine what to watch for when it comes to Henderson’s debut in red and black.
Rising to the Competition
Portland’s opening four-game run in Las Vegas presents a quartet of interesting matchups for Henderson. In the opening game, the Rockets feature a pair of interesting backcourt matchups.