Jrue Holiday Close to Returning for Trail Blazers After Calf Strain Progress

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Portland Trail Blazers point guard Jrue Holiday is making significant strides in his recovery from a right calf strain, inching closer to a return to the court. Holiday, who has been sidelined for 22 consecutive games, has been given the green light to participate in on-court basketball activities. The team will closely monitor his progress, with his availability for upcoming games to be determined based on his response. Holiday, 35, has played in just 12 games this season, averaging 16.7 points, 8.7 assists, and 5.3 rebounds. The veteran guard has been a key contributor to the Trail Blazers this season, showcasing his skills in his first year with the team. In addition to Holiday's update, the team provided updates on forward Jerami Grant and guard Scoot Henderson. Grant, who has been dealing with an injury, is considered day-to-day and is with the team for its upcoming three-game road trip. Thybulle, meanwhile, is gradually increasing his activity level but is being limited by a tendon injury in his right knee. Young guard Scoot Henderson, who has been sidelined since July due to a left hamstring injury, has begun non-contact on-court basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in two weeks. The 21-year-old has shown great promise in his 128 career games, averaging 13.3 points, 5.2 assists, and 3.1 rebounds. The Trail Blazers will face the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday and the San Antonio Spurs on Saturday, with fans eagerly awaiting the potential return of Holiday and the team's other injured players.