Scoot Henderson has suffered a left hamstring tear during an offseason workout. Michael Scotto of HoopsHype reports that Henderson is now expected to be sidelined four to eight weeks. That's unfortunate timing, with Portland's regular season beginning on October 22 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The estimated recovery timeline makes it likely he will miss the beginning of the season. Henderson being out steals key development time and makes it even more challenging to become a starter. While the number of games missed may not ultimately reflect this relative to an 82-game season, this could be a massive setback in a pivotal year for him.