Sharpe made his season debut on Thursday and looked sharp in his 20 minutes on the floor. While the full impact of his return on the rest of the rotation isn't fully known yet, Sharpe's presence meant fewer minutes for starter Deni Avdija. Playing 25 minutes, Avdija finished with nine points, seven rebounds, five assists, and one 3-pointer. Meanwhile, fellow starter Toumani Camara played 35. Due to Portland's lack of shooting guards and Camara's defensive ability, it may be Advija whose value takes the most significant hit with Sharpe back in action. Fantasy managers should consider Sharpe questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota.
Thursday's game will be Sharpe's first since January 11, and he will come off the bench. Fantasy managers should not expect too much from the Blazers wing early on, but the minutes of starters Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara will be worth tracking.
Sharpe (shoulder) is available to play in Thursday's game versus the Spurs, Casey Holdahl of the Trail Blazers' official site reports.
Injured in early October, Sharpe has not appeared in a game this season. However, that could change as soon as Thursday night. Fantasy managers should expect Sharpe's minutes to be restricted early, but his return will impact multiple wings. Deni Avdija and Toumani Camara could lose minutes despite being starters, while reserves Rayan Rupert and Kris Murray will also be affected.