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Blazers announce Scoot Henderson out 2-3 weeks with ankle injury

An MRI on the rookie's right ankle revealed bone bruising in addition to the sprain.

Scoot Henderson is averaging 8.8 points, 2.2 rebounds and 4.6 assists in 5 games this season.

PORTLAND, Ore. — An MRI conducted on Scoot Henderson revealed bone bruising in addition to the right ankle sprain.

A return to play timeline of an additional 2-3 weeks will be taken for further resolution of the bruising.

Henderson, the No. 3 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, injured his ankle Nov. 1 during a victory at Detroit and has missed Portland’s last three games.

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