Portland Trail Blazers' guard Shaedon Sharpe is set to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks due to a stress reaction in his left fibula, as announced by the team on Tuesday. This comes as a blow to the Blazers, who recently secured Sharpe with a four-year, $90 million extension last summer.
Initially, Sharpe's injury was thought to be a left calf strain suffered during a game against the Memphis Grizzlies on February 2. However, further imaging revealed that the situation was more serious than first believed.
The team has confirmed that Sharpe is undergoing treatment for the calf strain, but the stress reaction in his fibula will require him to be re-evaluated in approximately four-to-six weeks. This timeline means he could be looking at a return around April 7, assuming all goes well with his recovery.
In his 48 games this season, Sharpe has been a standout performer, posting career-high averages of 21.4 points, 4.4 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 1.4 steals per game. His shooting stats are solid too, with 34.0 percent from beyond the arc, 45.6 percent from the field, and 78.4 percent from the free-throw line.
The Blazers will undoubtedly miss Sharpe's contributions on the court, but this break is crucial for ensuring his long-term health and performance. Fans will be eagerly awaiting his return, hoping he can pick up right where he left off.