Thu Oct 09 03:10:00 UTC 2025: Okay, here’s a news article summarizing the situation:

**Portland Trail Blazers Face Deadline: Pay Shaedon Sharpe Now or Pay More Later?**

**PORTLAND, OR** – The Portland Trail Blazers face a critical decision regarding a contract extension for young star Shaedon Sharpe, and basketball analysts are urging the team to act quickly. According to the “We Like the Blazers” podcast, featuring analysts Conor and Brandon, the Blazers are risking a significant price increase if they don’t agree to terms with Sharpe before the October 20th deadline for rookie extensions.

Recent discussions have centered around a reported $90 million, four-year extension offer. However, analysts on the podcast argue this may be insufficient and suggest the Blazers should consider exceeding that amount to secure Sharpe’s future at a reasonable cost.

“Trying to figure out what these young players are worth can be difficult because you’re trying to price in improvement”, explains Brandon in the podcast. He continues, “when you’re extending for between 15% and 21% of the cap, a lot of this is based on potential”.

Referencing comparable players who received extensions in the past (such as Trey Murphy and Mikal Bridges), the podcast floated an estimate that Sharpe could command a five-year, $140 million deal. While the initial “Shaedon Sharpe?!! $140 Million???” may seem high, the podcast suggests the Blazers need to look at how much he could potentially be worth.

As Brandon stated on the podcast, “I think the Blazers would be smart to do that. So, you can clip this later in 2027 when Shaedon Sharp is out of the league and be like, “Look at that guy.” Or hey, clip it when he’s a two-time all-star!”

The podcast is available on YouTube and podcast platforms.

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