Portland Trail Blazers’ guard Shaedon Sharpe will be sidelined for at least two weeks due to a lower abdominal strain, the team announced on Saturday. The 20-year-old sustained the injury during the team’s recent 139-77 loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder and subsequently missed the following games against the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Phoenix Suns.
Sharpe, who has started in 25 out of 32 games this season, has been an integral part of the Trail Blazers’ lineup, averaging 15.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game. His absence will undoubtedly be felt by the team as they prepare to face the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday.
The injury comes as a setback for the Trail Blazers, who have already struggled with Sharpe missing seven games earlier in the season. With the team’s upcoming schedule, his absence will present a significant challenge for the Trail Blazers as they aim to maintain their position in the standings.
Despite the setback, the Trail Blazers will have some time to regroup as they are off until Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. In the meantime, the team will need to adjust their lineup and strategy to compensate for Sharpe’s absence and ensure they remain competitive in the upcoming games.
