Blazers’ Shaedon Sharpe sidelined 4-6 weeks with left fibula stress reaction

Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has been diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left fibula and will be sidelined for an extended period, the team announced Tuesday. According to the Trail Blazers, Sharpe will be re-evaluated in approximately four to six weeks, placing his immediate availability in question as the season continues. A stress reaction is an overuse-related injury in the bone that can precede a stress fracture if not treated and managed properly. Teams typically respond with rest, reduced weight-bearing activity and a carefully monitored return-to-play plan. The Blazers did not provide additional specifics on when the injury occurred, the exact timeline of his recovery beyond the re-evaluation window, or any targeted return date. Sharpe’s absence removes an athletic, perimeter-oriented guard from Portland’s rotation. Known for his explosiveness and ability to finish above the rim, Sharpe adds vertical spacing and transition threat to the Blazers’ offense. Without him, Portland’s coaching staff will likely lean more heavily on other backcourt and wing options to absorb his minutes and responsibilities on both ends of the floor. The team’s medical staff will monitor Sharpe over the coming weeks to determine how the bone is responding to rest and treatment. The four-to-six-week mark is set as a checkpoint rather than a guaranteed clearance date, meaning Sharpe’s actual return will depend on clinical evaluation, imaging results and how he responds to a gradual ramp-up in basketball activity. For now, Portland must plan its short-term future without one of its key young guards, while Sharpe focuses on recovery and preventing the injury from progressing. Further updates are expected once he undergoes his next round of evaluations later in the season.