Henderson floated as trade chip amid Blazers backcourt crunch

Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz names Scoot Henderson a sneaky trade candidate, citing Portland's crowded backcourt with Ja Morant, Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday ahead of him plus Shaedon Sharpe needing minutes.

Swartz points to Henderson's expiring rookie deal as making him easy to move, and floats Dallas, Memphis and Golden State as fits. Henderson averaged 14.2 points and 3.7 assists last season, with his playing time shrinking each year in Portland.

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