Scoot Henderson's performance in the Blazers' win over the Magic was a reminder that Portland needs to trade Anfernee Simons to build around Scoot.

The Portland Trail Blazers will be without their star guard, veteran Anfernee Simons, tonight against the Chicago Bulls.  The Blazers ruled out their star guard

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Portland Trail Blazers starting forward Jerami Grant is out with an ankle injury for Thursday night’s home game against the Orlando Magic. That news forced coach Chauncey Billups to adjust his starting lineup. His choice to replace Grant is guard Scoot Henderson.

Henderson is starting Thursday's game against the Magic, Sean Highkin of Rip City Radio 620 Portland reports. Henderson will slot in as the starting point guard Thursday, bumping Anfernee Simons to shooting guard,

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Amen Thompson has been a force to be reckoned with for the Rockets since entering the starting lineup, and he draws a plum matchup with the Grizzlies defense tonight, per our NBA player prop picks.

The Magic begin a five-game West Coast road trip on Thursday against the Trail Blazers. They fell 125-119 in double overtime in their last time out on Monday against the Miami Heat after leading by 14 points in the fourth quarter for their sixth loss in seven games.

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This trade proposal sends out the Portland Trail Blazers big man in exchange for some future picks from a contender in the West.

A mock ESPN trade proposal has the Portland Trail Blazers sending one of their most essential pieces to the Boston Celtics.