Shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe has suffered a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder and will likely be sidelined four to six weeks, the Trail Blazers announced (via Twitter). Sharpe underwent an MRI this week that confirmed the injury.
It’s a frustrating way to start the season for Portland, which is counting on the 21-year-old to be one of the cornerstones of its youth movement. Sharpe underwent core muscle surgery last season and was limited to 32 games, averaging 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.9 assists in 33.1 minutes per night.
He was fully recovered by summer and was able to take part in a pre-Olympic camp with Team Canada. He also played in an August pro-am game in Vancouver.
After being selected with the seventh pick in the 2022 draft, Sharpe showed flashed of stardom in his first season as the Blazers began moving toward a younger roster. He’ll be eligible for a rookie scale extension next summer, so it would benefit him to have a healthy season.
A four-week absence would have Sharpe back in the lineup by November 2, which means he would only miss six games. If the injury keeps him out the full six weeks, he’ll be sidelined for an additional seven games.
another portland lottery pick that’s struggling to stay healthy
I remember he had a small posterior labral tear in his left shoulder during summer league before his rookie season as well.
Blazers injury curse looking really real
At least it’s not a center? Knock on wood and pray! One down already in RWIII.
Get used to it Blazers fans, they want to be in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes! RWIII and Sharpe already injured as the blazers play the guys they hope to trade for draft capital “Simons, Grant and Ayton” all most likely gone by the trade deadline or this coming offseason. They didn’t name their G-league team ReMix for any other purpose but tanking while constantly ReMixing their roster. “RIP City” ReMix!!!
These players today are made of glass
Steph Curry had ankle injuries his first few years, then he got stronger. Hopefully time heals Shae and he can recover stronger. I heard he looked phenomenal in summer pro-am’s. Hopefully they’ll be able to trade Simons before he gets back?