Portland Trail Blazers center Robert Williams III and wing Shaedon Sharpe will miss several weeks due to injuries sustained in training camp. Williams, recovering from knee surgery, strained his left hamstring and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, while Sharpe suffered a shoulder injury expected to sideline him for four to six weeks.

Coach Chauncey Billups expressed optimism about Williams' recovery, noting that the injury is not related to his previous knee issues. Both players were looking forward to contributing this season, with Williams being a key rim protector and Sharpe a promising young talent.