Shaedon Sharpe

Grant has missed 11 games in a row with a knee injury. He's not expected to return Thursday given his doubtful listing. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start in Grant's place if that is indeed the case.

For the fifth time in his career, Sharpe was able to score 30 points in a game, with four of those coming this season. This also ended up being the third double-double of his career. The 21-year-old has shown plenty of flashes through his first three seasons in the league, and he has really taken advantage of this recent stretch with Jerami Grant (knee) out of the lineup, which has allowed Sharpe to start. Grant hasn't played a game in April since 2021, and that is unlikely to change this season, which means Sharpe's spot should be safe for the rest of the season.

This will be an 11th-straight absence for Grant with no end in sight. Even if Portland continues to list him as doubtful, there isn't a glimmer of hope that he will play again this season. Shaedon Sharpe will continue to start.

Grant is expected to miss an 11th-straight game with this knee issue, and he only played two games in the month of March. That is two fewer games than he played last March, and he will likely match his April games played total from last season of zero. Shaedon Sharpe's spot in the starting lineup is likely secure for the rest of the season.

Unsurprisingly, Grant remains out after being listed as doubtful on the initial injury report. Shaedon Sharpe will stay in the starting lineup and should be rostered in some 12-team leagues.