Blazers Star Suffers Injury Setback Before Crucial Lakers Clash
A notable injury setback has emerged for the Portland Trail Blazers as they prepare for a key matchup against the Los Angeles Lakers. Starting shooting guard Shaedon Sharpe has been listed as probable due to a sore left calf.
Injury Updates Before Lakers Game
The injury report ahead of the November 3 clash reveals a troubled lineup for the Trail Blazers. Four guards are currently ruled out:
- Scoot Henderson – Left Hamstring Tear
- Damian Lillard – Left Achilles Tendon Rupture
- Matisse Thybulle – Left Thumb Ligament Tear
- Blake Wesley – Right Foot Fracture
Alongside these injuries, Shaedon Sharpe, 22, has encountered a disappointing start to his season. In five games, he has averaged 17.0 points, alongside 4.4 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.6 steals while grappling with a shooting percentage of .326 from the field and .237 from three-point range.
Sharpe’s Contract and Performance
Sharpe recently signed a four-year, $90 million rookie scale contract extension. Expectations are high for his performance this season, making his injury concern particularly alarming.
The Trail Blazers face additional challenges with other key players sidelined. Scoot Henderson, the team’s 2023 No. 3 overall pick, is recovering from a left hamstring injury sustained during the offseason. Likewise, nine-time All-Star Damian Lillard is missing the entire season due to an Achilles injury.
Future Outlook
The Trail Blazers also announced that Blake Wesley, a new free agent acquisition, is out indefinitely with a broken foot. As the team navigates these injuries, they have their work cut out for them against the Lakers.
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