Chauncey Billups on the Rising Stars announcement: “I’m happy for Scoot. I’m happy for Bryce. I’m not happy that Toumani and Donovan didn’t make it. I thought both of them were very deserving.”

The Blazers’ win over the Magic exposes a major flaw in their rebuild strategy, with Chauncey Billups’ decisions negatively impacting their long-term outlook.

Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson was selected on Tuesday to make his final appearance in the Rising Stars Challenge at NBA All-Star weekend.

Portland Trail Blazers second-year guard Scoot Henderson has been selected for the NBA Rising Stars Game for the fourth consecutive year, according to the NBA. Henderson is curiously making his fourth appearance - this time in the NBA sophomores pool - despite being a second-year NBA player after having played twice as part of the G-League Ignite.