Scoot Henderson

Henderson is in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Bulls, Danny Marang of 1080 The Fan Portland reports.

Simons popped up on the injury report Sunday afternoon and was subsequently ruled out with an elbow injury. With the 25-year-old shooting guard out, Scoot Henderson should be in line for a big workload Sunday against the Bulls.

The Blazers welcome back Avdija and Ayton but will play Sunday without Anfernee Simons. His absence means Henderson will return to the starting lineup, this time as the lone point guard. Avdija has replaced Shaedon Sharpe in the lineup, with Blazers coach Chauncey Billups noting the latter's defensive struggles as the reason for the change.

Simons popped up on the injury report as questionable with an elbow injury Sunday. The 25-year-old shooting guard could be on the wrong side of questionable given that the Trail Blazers are on the second leg of a back-to-back. Scoot Henderson could be in line for more usage against the Bulls if Simons is out Sunday.

Scoot has had at least 21 points in three of his last four games and at least six assists in all four games. The 20-year-old point guard was heavily involved in the offense with Anfernee Simons out and was a big part of the 11-point victory as he was +10 in 38 minutes. Henderson figures to be a big part of the rest of Portland's season as the rebuilding will give their young point guard a long leash.