Overview
- Wesley fractured the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during Friday’s 109-107 win over the Nuggets, the team announced.
- He was injured late in the second quarter after hitting a midrange jumper and did not return to the game.
- The third-year guard had earned a steady bench role, averaging 6.0 points, 3.2 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.7 steals in 16.3 minutes over six games.
- Portland is already short-handed with Scoot Henderson out with a hamstring strain and Matisse Thybulle recovering from thumb surgery expected to sideline him 4–6 weeks.
- Interim coach Tiago Splitter said players must step up and indicated two-way promotions are on the table, with minutes likely to increase for Kris Murray and Caleb Love.