Now that the Portland Trail Blazers roster is solidified heading into the 2025-26 season, general manager Joe Cronin must turn his attention to a potentially franchise-altering decision: what to do with Shaedon Sharpe's extension.
Sharpe is currently eligible for a rookie-scale extension and can negotiate with the Blazers until the start of the season. Sharpe will hit restricted free agency next summer if an extension doesn't materialize. It's a difficult decision with no definitive correct answer.
Pros of extending Shaedon Sharpe
Sharpe has arguably the highest ceiling on Portland's entire roster. He's coming off a season in which he averaged 18.