Two of the top picks in the 2023 NBA Draft left their Summer League debuts with injuries Friday night.
Portland guard Scoot Henderson, the No. 3 overall pick, and Houston guard Amen Thompson, the No. 4 selection, played well before exiting the Rockets’ 100-99 win against the Trail Blazers in Las Vegas.
Henderson left in the third quarter with an injured right shoulder and did not return. Thompson fell awkwardly in the fourth quarter while attempting to block a shot and departed with an injured left ankle.
“It’s pretty sore,” said Thompson, who also did not return and finished with 16 points, five assists, four rebounds, three steals and four blocks.
An MRI revealed a Grade 2 ankle sprain and Thompson will be out 2-3 weeks, according to multiple reports. He will be in a boot for a week and is expected to miss the rest of the Summer League.
Henderson was scheduled to undergo an MRI on his shoulder Saturday, per multiple reports.
Henderson finished with 15 points, six assists and five rebounds.
Both teams return to action Sunday, with Houston scheduled to face Detroit and Portland taking on San Antonio and No. 1 overall pick Victor Wembanyama.
–Field Level Media
