Portland Trail Blazers shooting guard Shai Sharp suffered a torn meniscus in his right knee and is expected to miss around six months, according to medical projections. This was reported by Sport RBC.UA, citing ESPN insider Shams Charania.
Injury and Recovery Timeline
According to sources, the 23-year-old basketball player injured his knee during one of the recent off-season training sessions. Due to the lengthy rehabilitation period, Sharp will miss a significant portion of the 2026/27 NBA regular season, which is a serious blow to Portland's plans for the start of the campaign.
Injury History and Performance
This is not the first serious injury the player has suffered recently: last season, Sharp was sidelined for an extended period due to a stress fracture of the fibula in his left leg. Even so, before the injury he had been delivering strong numbers, averaging 20.8 points per game, which underscores just how significant his absence will be for the team's offensive potential.
Portland's Roster Depth
Despite losing one of its key performers, Portland has sufficient depth in the backcourt. In the new season, the club's guard rotation will be built around experienced stars — Ja Morant, Damian Lillard, and Jrue Holiday — who, by all accounts, are capable of compensating for Sharp's absence and keeping the team in the playoff race.
Contract Details
Recall that last year Sharp signed a four-year contract extension with Portland worth $90 million. The deal officially takes effect with the current season, for which the basketball player is set to earn around $20 million. Thus, the club will be carrying substantial financial obligations even during the period when its star is recovering from injury.
