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.

TUALATIN — The final two months of the Portland Trail Blazers’ season will feature improved — but not perfect — health. The team returned to practice this week following a weeklong All-Star break and acting coach Tiago Splitter was treated to his healthiest roster since October.

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.