PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Portland Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe was diagnosed with a stress reaction of the left fibula and will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks, the team said Tuesday. Sharpe had already missed the past six games because of a left calf strain.

After Shaedon Sharpe's career year is interrupted once again with a troubling injury update, Eric Samulski reveals which players will keep Portland competitive in Sharpe and Deni Avdija's absence.

Trail Blazers guard Shaedon Sharpe has a stress fracture in his left fibula, Sean Highkin of the Rose Garden Report tweets. He’ll be reevaluated in approximately 4-to-6 weeks, according to the team, to allow for adequate healing before beginning a progressive return to full basketball activity.

Joe Freeman: A couple injury updates for the Trail Blazers: •Shaedon Sharpe (left calf strain) has not practiced since the All-Star break and is out vs. Denver. •Matisse Thybulle (right knee tendinopathy) has practiced each of the last 2 days and his availability vs. Denver is TBD.

Nate Duncan of the Dunc'd On Podcast joins the show to talk Deni Avdija, Shaedon Sharpe, Donovan Clingan and the next steps for the Trail Blazers.

As of Tuesday, the Portland Trail Blazers were the No. 9 seed in the Western Conference, which means they would be in the NBA Play-In Tournament. Unfortunately, the Blazers’ playoff hopes took a major hit with an injury to Shaedon Sharpe.

Avdija has been a breakout force in 2025-26. He is averaging roughly 25 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 6.8 assists while serving as a primary ball-handler. His all-around production earned him Western Conference Player of the Week honors in early January. He has also posted multiple 30-point outings despite managing the lingering back issue.