Scoot Henderson was inserted into the Blazers' starting lineup against the Magic on Thursday, and he would likely start Saturday if Grant is not cleared to play. In the six games prior to his injury,

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.

Grant started seven games in a row for the Blazers, but he was limited to just 16 minutes in the win over the Bucks on Jan. 28, and he'll sit this one out. His absence means Scoot Henderson will return to the starting lineup, while Grant's next chance to play will come in the rematch against the Magic on Saturday.

Can the Portland Trail Blazers add some major equity and more future flexibility in a deal to offload Jerami Grant, who's been in trade talks basically since the ink dried on the insanely generous five-year,