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Blake Wesley Suffers Right Foot Fracture, Return Timeline Undetermined

The Blazers expect to lean on reserves, including potential two-way call-ups, to cover minutes in the backcourt.

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.