Blazers Get Brutal News: Shaedon Sharpe Sidelined 6 Months After Meniscus Tear

Portland just took a haymaker to the gut.

Shaedon Sharpe is expected to miss six months after suffering a torn meniscus in his right knee, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Monday. The injury happened during an offseason workout, and it's going to wipe out a massive chunk of the 2026-27 season.

Sharpe, 23, was supposed to be part of the Blazers' backcourt explosion. Last season, he averaged 20.8 points — but even that campaign was disrupted after he missed significant time with a stress fracture in his left fibula. Now, another lower-body injury is about to test both his patience and Portland's depth.

Veteran Trio to the Rescue?

The Blazers aren't completely boxed in. Portland heads into the season with three veteran guards on the roster in Ja Morant, Damian Lillard and Jrue Holiday. That trio should help soften the blow and keep the backcourt afloat while Sharpe rehabs.

Still, this stings for a player who just cashed in. Sharpe signed a four-year, $90 million extension with Portland last year — a deal that officially kicks in this season. He's set to make around $20 million in 2026-27 while watching from the sideline.

For a Blazers squad with serious ambitions, this is a brutal twist. Sharpe's athleticism and scoring punch are hard to replace. Now Portland has to weather the storm without one of its brightest young stars.