Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 9 h ago.
Shaedon Sharpe Out Roughly Six Months After Knee Surgery
newsroom · 4 h agoTrail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe is out with a torn meniscus in his right knee, with an estimated return of March 1, 2027, per Shams Charania of ESPN. The injury sidelines Portland's starting two-guard for most of the 2026-27 season right as it begins. Sharpe enters the year off a 2025-26 season in which he averaged 20.8 points per game.
The Injury
Shaedon Sharpe is out with a torn meniscus in his right knee. The Trail Blazers list him as out with a knee and leg injury on the right side, and the expected return date is March 1, 2027. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Sharpe is expected to miss roughly six months. That timeline points to a return sometime in the back half of the 2026-27 season, well past the opener and deep into the winter schedule.
What Portland Loses
Sharpe was coming off a full season in the Portland backcourt. Last season he played 50 games, averaging 29.4 minutes, 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.4 steals, 0.1 blocks and 2.9 turnovers. He shot 45.2 percent from the field, 33.7 percent from three and 78.7 percent from the line, with a true shooting mark of 54.6 percent. His usage rate was 29.3 percent, and his plus-minus was -1.0. Losing that scoring load and shot volume for six months is a significant hole for the Blazers to fill.
Player Background
Sharpe wears number 17 for Portland and plays guard. He stands 6-5 and weighs 210 pounds. He is 23 years old and enters his fourth NBA season. Sharpe played college basketball at Kentucky before turning pro. He remains on Portland's roster as the team's most established perimeter scorer heading into 2026-27, even while he recovers from surgery.
Return Timeline
The Blazers' official expected return date for Sharpe is March 1, 2027. Combined with the six-month recovery window reported by Shams Charania, that points to Sharpe missing the start of the 2026-27 season and a large chunk of the schedule that follows. Portland will need to plan its backcourt rotation without him for the bulk of the year, with a possible return only as the season moves into its final stretch.
No Rumors or Recent Games to Report
There is no recent-game log for Sharpe right now, since he is out recovering from knee surgery rather than appearing in games. There are also no trade rumors or reported speculation tied to Sharpe at this time. The only news is medical: a torn meniscus in his right knee, a six-month recovery estimate from Shams Charania, and a targeted return date of March 1, 2027.
Questions fans ask
What injury does Shaedon Sharpe have?
A torn meniscus in his right knee, listed as a knee and leg injury on the right side.
When is Shaedon Sharpe expected back?
The Trail Blazers list an estimated return of March 1, 2027. Per Shams Charania of ESPN, Sharpe is expected to miss about six months.
How did Sharpe play last season?
In 2025-26, Sharpe averaged 20.8 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.6 assists over 50 games, shooting 45.2 percent from the field and 33.7 percent from three.
What number and position does Sharpe play for Portland?
Sharpe wears number 17 and plays guard for the Trail Blazers.
How many seasons has Sharpe played, and where did he go to college?
Sharpe is entering his fourth NBA season and played college basketball at Kentucky.
Are there any trade rumors involving Shaedon Sharpe?
None reported at this time.
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