{"id":165572,"date":"2025-11-04T12:37:29","date_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/?p=165572"},"modified":"2025-11-04T12:37:29","modified_gmt":"2025-11-04T17:37:29","slug":"the-trail-blazers-offense-rears-its-ugly-head-yet-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/basketball\/2025\/11\/04\/the-trail-blazers-offense-rears-its-ugly-head-yet-again\/","title":{"rendered":"The Trail Blazers’ Offense Rears Its Ugly Head Yet Again"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Portland Trail Blazers are only seven games into the 2025-26 season, but there are already some big storylines. While Tiago Splitter’s system is doing well defensively, the Blazers’ offense is chugging along. This is most evident with Shaedon Sharpe’s<\/a> struggles to score at an efficient clip.<\/p>\n

The Trail Blazers’ Offense Rears Its Ugly Head Yet Again<\/h2>\n

Seven games into the 2025-26 season, the Portland Trail Blazers’ philosophy is easier to understand. Most people know they want to establish a defensive identity,<\/a> which they have successfully done. However, the Blazers’ offense is also a liability for the team.<\/p>\n

This was a well-documented issue ahead of the season<\/a>. They lacked a superstar player who could take charge and lead the offense. Unfortunately, Damian Lillard’s<\/a> return still meant he would miss the 2025-26 season.<\/p>\n

Scoot Henderson<\/a> is the heir to his throne, but a torn hamstring ruined his season before it started<\/a>. While he will return sometime soon, he missed out on valuable games to start the year. This has led to questionable performances on offense, like the 123-115 loss to the shorthanded Los Angeles Lakers.<\/p>\n

Sharpe’s Struggles are Hard to Stomach for Blazers Fans<\/h3>\n

After a promising two-game stretch against the Denver Nuggets and Utah Jazz, Sharpe is back to his struggles. Most Blazers fans were excited for Sharpe’s 2025-26 campaign, especially since he signed a lucrative contract<\/a>.<\/p>\n

He has limitless potential as an offensive player<\/a>, but it has been a disappointing start to the year. During his rookie season in 2022-23, he proved to be an efficient shooter. Now that he is in his fourth year, his splits have plummeted.<\/p>\n

Over the past few games, Sharpe has been nursing a sore calf. That might be the root of his issues, as he seems to be rushing his jump shots. At the same time, he tends to settle for step-back three-pointers that are not in the offensive flow.<\/p>\n

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SHAE + 1 pic.twitter.com\/KzU5sFBO4u<\/a><\/p>\n

— Portland Trail Blazers (@trailblazers) November 4, 2025<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n