Daryl Morey, 76ers Want To Bring Back Guerschon Yabusele
Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele made a huge impression during the 2024 Olympics, which turned into a contract offer from Daryl Morey and the Sixers' front office. In his first season back in the NBA since 2018-19, Yabusele delivered with averages of 11.0 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 1.5 threes per game. He played a solid complementary game to Joel Embiid when he was able to play, and filled a backup role that the team sorely missed. In a press conference, Daryl Morey said that they loved what Yabusele brought to the team and they would like to retain him this offseason.
Guerschon Yabusele Set To Miss Another Game On Friday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (knee) is experiencing some soreness in his right knee and has been ruled out of Friday's contest against the Atlanta Hawks. The big man from France already missed the last two games, and it wouldn't be surprising if the team decided to hold him out of their last game on Sunday as well. Adem Bona should get the starting nod at center again, while Colin Castleton should remain the backup big, even if Alex Reese (Achilles) does play. Bona has played well to end the season, to the tune of 14.8 points, 8.8 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 2.2 blocks, and 1.2 steals per game through five games in April.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (personal) will not suit up on Monday due to personal reasons. This leaves a pretty big hole in the rotation after he was in the starting five against the Minnesota Timberwolves and saw the court for 37 minutes. Since Andre Drummond (toe) remains sidelined, Collin Castleton should see a sizeable jump in minutes, while Adem Bona will get plenty of opportunities as long as he stays out of foul trouble. Bona would be the better of the two for DFS purposes as shown by his 13.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists, and 2.3 blocks per game through the month of April.
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will not play on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. After missing Sunday's loss to the Toronto Raptors, the feisty Frenchman was not included in the initial injury report for Tuesday's game, but he has now been ruled out due to a sore right knee. Alex Reese and Marcus Bagley will receive more playing opportunities on Tuesday, while Adem Bona will continue to start at center. Bona has had a strong eight-game stretch, averaging 12.1 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 2.6 blocks.
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will play on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has shaken off a sore knee, returning to action after missing one game. Yabusele has struggled to live up to fantasy expectations lately, as his numbers have dropped to 9.4 points and 5.8 rebounds this month. However, since the 76ers are dealing with numerous injuries right now, Yabusele is sure to play a significant role in the rotation. He will start Wednesday's game alongside Jared Butler, Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards, and Oshae Brissett.
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) will not play in Monday's matchup against the Houston Rockets. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. This means that all of Philadelphia's regular big men are down on Monday, which will likely result in Alex Reese, Chuma Okeke, and Oshae Brissett getting plenty of burn. In Sunday's meeting with the Dallas Mavericks, Brissett performed the best out of the three players, posting 13 points, five rebounds, one assist, and two steals in 25 minutes.
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) won't play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He got the start in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta, finishing with seven points, four assists, and three rebounds. But the 29-year-old will sit this one out because of knee soreness. Andre Drummond (illness) will be out there and will likely handle things underneath the basket to begin the game. Drummond has averaged 8.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 22 starts this season, making him a viable fantasy option in all formats.
Guerschon Yabusele Available Against Trail Blazers On Monday
Philadelphia 76ers forward Guerschon Yabusele (eye) will remain in the lineup on Monday for the matchup with the Portland Trail Blazers. He's wearing protective glasses for the time being while his eye heals from an abrasion against the Chicago Bulls on February 24. The 29-year-old saw the court for 27 minutes on Saturday and registered 18 points, six rebounds, five assists, and two turnovers. On Monday, he could see an expanded role as Paul George (groin) has been listed as questionable. That could make Yabusele a popular DFS pick as well as a streaming option in regular fantasy leagues.
Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (eye) won't face the Knicks on Wednesday. He got another start in Monday's blowout loss to the Bulls. Unfortunately, he logged only 13 minutes of action before suffering an eye abrasion. With Joel Embiid (knee) also ruled out, as expected, the Sixers will likely roll with Andre Drummond at the five to begin the game. Drummond has averaged 8.1 points, 9.4 boards, and 1.5 steals in 16 starts this season, so fantasy managers can add him to their starting lineups. Adem Bona will also see more action and is worth streaming until Yabusele is cleared to return.
Philadelphia 76ers center Guerschon Yabusele (eye) was forced to exit early during Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. He exited in the third quarter due to a corneal abrasion in one of his eyes, according to head coach Nick Nurse. However, it sounds like Yabusele is dealing with an issue in both eyes, but one is worse than the other. The 76ers are already shorthanded at center with Joel Embiid (knee) possibly done for the season. That being said, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona could be asked to play bigger minutes going forward. Between the two, Drummond is the better streaming option due to his rebounding ability.
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