Trail Blazers Guard Out For Six Months With Torn Meniscus

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe will miss six months after tearing his meniscus in his right knee, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. The injury occurred during an offseason workout. Sharpe, who has been with the Trail Blazers since the 2022 NBA Draft, signed a lucrative four-year, $90 million contract extension last year.

His projected salary for the 2026-27 season is around $20 million. Last season, Sharpe averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game, playing in 42 of 50 regular season games and five playoff games. Since joining the Trail Blazers in 2022, Sharpe has dealt with multiple injuries, including a stress fracture of his left fibula, a finger injury, a groin injury, and an abdominal strain.

In his debut Summer League game, Sharpe tore his left shoulder labrum, but he recovered and played in 80 games during his rookie season. The Trail Blazers have approximately one month until their first preseason game against the Golden State Warriors on October 7, with their regular season opener against the Phoenix Suns on October 21. Unfortunately, Shaedon Sharpe will be sidelined for the start of the season.