By Field Level Media
Aug 24 (Field Level Media) – Coming off a career-best scoring season, Portland Trail Blazers guard ShaedonSharpe is expected to miss six months after suffering a torn meniscus in hisright knee, ESPN reported Monday.
Sharpe, 23, averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists in 2025-26,helping Portland to its first postseason appearance since 2021 despite missing32 games with a stress fracture of his left fibula.
The report said Sharpe’s injury occurred during a recent workout session.Entering his fifth season, Portland’s first-round pick (No. 7 overall) in the2022 NBA Draft has averaged 15.7 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in 234games (134 starts).
Sharpe is set to earn approximately $20 million this season in the first yearof a four-year, $90 million extension he signed last year.
Despite Sharpe’s injury, the Trail Blazers are not lacking for talent at theguard position with veterans Damian Lillard, Ja Morant and Jrue Holidaymanning the position along with fourth-year player Scoot Henderson.
(–Field Level Media)
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