The Portland Trail Blazers extended Shaedon Sharpe with no clear intention to trade him anytime soon. Still, having a mid-sized contract on the books gives Portland financial flexibility to swing a trade to upgrade its roster.
Sharpe agreed to a four-year, $90 million extension with the Blazers. They now avoid restricted free agency next summer, get ahead of a potential breakout season, and lock down yet another key part of their young core. It's a wise investment due to his upside as well as his play throughout training camp and preseason. However, are we 100% sure that Sharpe is an ideal fit for what Portland is building?