Portland Trail Blazers coach Chauncey Billups announced before Sunday night’s game against the Chicago Bulls that guard Shaedon Sharpe was removed from the starting lineup. This development occurred even with guard Anfernee Simons out with an elbow injury.

Sharpe posted 23 points (9-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-90 win over the Magic. Sharpe was efficient and delivered a strong showing Thursday in another productive bench appearance.

Portland Trail Blazers center Deandre Ayton (2) celebrates after scoring against the Orlando Magic with guard Scoot Henderson (00) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Amanda Loman) AP AP

Henderson had an excellent run about two weeks ago, and then he had a few quiet games that likely scared managers. However, after scoring 25 points with five 3-pointers on Sunday, Scoot had a really efficient performance against the Bucks. They’ll unleash him at some point, though we’re hoping it’ll be sooner rather than later.

Reserve Shaedon Sharpe poured in 23 points and the Portland Trail Blazers cruised to a 119-90 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic on Thursday night.

After each spending a few years in Charlotte, former Hornets James Bouknight and Bryce McGowens both latched on with the Portland Trail Blazers. Since joining t

NBA: The Trail Blazers have run the hot streak to 6 wins in their past 7 after dismantling Orlando last night 119 - 90 for one of their most complete wins of the season. Guards Scoot Henderson

Sharpe closed Tuesday's 125-112 win over the Bucks with 17 points (6-14 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes. Sharpe had been ice cold prior to Tuesday, so this performance was a step in the right direction.

Scoot Henderson had 25 points and the Portland Trail Blazers snapped five-game losing streak with a 113-102 victory over the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night.

Scoot Henderson had 23 points, seven assists and five rebounds, Shaedon Sharpe added 23 points and Deandre Ayton had 22 points and eight rebounds.

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.

Jaren Jackson Jr. sank two free throws with 8.6 seconds remaining to lift the Memphis Grizzlies to a 120-119 victory over the visiting Houston Rockets on Thursday. In a matchup of two of the Western Conference's top three teams,