Blazers Notes: Scoot Henderson Reaction to Dame, Jrue Holiday Recruited, Nikola Jokic Talks Yang Hansen

Mar 19, 2025; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers guard Scoot Henderson (00) catches a pass during the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images | Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

The Portland Trail Blazers signed Damian Lillard this month, and players are already reacting to the signing.

Guard Scoot Henderson shared his excitement and shock about the signing as he gets ready to be mentored by a Portland great.

Additionally, guard Jrue Holiday played a key role in Lillard coming back as he recruited the All-Star.

And finally, Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic answered Yang Hansen's request and praised the rookie.

Here’s more information on these stories and all the latest Trail Blazers news (click the headline for the full article):

Nikola Jokic Heaps Praise on Blazers' Yang Hansen, Responds to His Request

Unlikely Blazers Player Recruited Damian Lillard to Portland

Blazers News: Scott Henderson's Reaction to Damian Lillard Signing Revealed

Blazers Star Damian Lillard Consulted with Major NBA, NFL Stars On Achilles Tear

NBA Insider Questioning Blazers' Damian Lillard Signing, Direction of Franchise

Blazers Receive Major Yang Hansen Update

Damian Lillard Reveals Thinking Behind Shocking Blazers Homecoming

Trail Blazers Tweets of the Day:

Welcome to the Rip City Air Show ✈️

Buckle up 🤭 #NBADunkWeek pic.twitter.com/IG0fQ9EjtN

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 25, 2025

It ain’t NBA Dunk Week without Dunk of the Year 😮‍💨🗣️ pic.twitter.com/rOzeiJVKXf

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 25, 2025

Remember when the Blazers started the 2022 season 9-3?

Jerami Grant and Josh Hart each had game-winning buzzer beaters during the stretch

Thought this team was going to have a magical season before things unraveled pic.twitter.com/lQ5J01hnKP

— Blazers Lead (@BlazersLead) July 25, 2025

From Portland to Shandong, rep Rip City with Hansen’s retail collection.

Shop now online at Rip City Clothing or visit our flagship store at Moda Center.

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— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) July 25, 2025

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