Overview
- Brooklyn announced Sharpe has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his left thumb, will undergo surgery, and is out for the remainder of the season, with further updates to follow after the procedure.
- Sharpe sustained the injury during Monday’s 126-115 win over the Grizzlies, where he led the Nets with 19 points on 8-of-11 shooting, and he then missed Tuesday’s blowout loss to the Pistons.
- Earlier Thursday, head coach Jordi Fernandez had said there was no timeline for Sharpe’s return while describing the issue as a thumb sprain, before the team’s formal diagnosis was issued.
- The fifth-year center delivered a breakout season, averaging 8.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.1 steals on 60.1% shooting in 18.7 minutes, and he posted the team’s best on/off impact per CleaningTheGlass.
- Brooklyn’s recent results have tightened a crowded draft-lottery race, and Sharpe holds a reported $6 million team option for next season.