The Blazers must offer Shaedon Sharpe a $140M extension by Oct. 20 or risk losing him for nothing.

The Portland Trail Blazers are under pressure to offer Shaedon Sharpe a five-year, $140 million extension before October 20 to avoid higher costs later. Despite strong preseason performances, including 20 points in one half, the team reportedly offered only a four-year, $90 million rookie-scale deal, well below market expectations. Analysts argue that Sharpe’s potential, similar to players like Trey Murphy and Mikal Bridges, warrants a larger contract, especially given his role in a depleted roster and rising impact. Delaying an extension risks triggering a costly restricted free agency scenario, with other teams likely to offer more. Experts urge the Blazers to act quickly to secure their young star and prevent losing him without compensation.