NBA Basketball 3h Briefing

Injury Updates

Blazers' Sharpe espn.com will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after being diagnosed with a stress reaction in his left fibula. The Portland Trail Blazers guard's timeline could impact their backcourt depth as they navigate the early season.

League Policies

Pacers coach Carlisle espn.com questioned the NBA's process for issuing a $100K fine for violating the league's player participation policy. The NBA disputed Carlisle's claim that they didn't speak with team doctors or players before issuing the penalty.