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Tyrese Martin • SG • 76ers

Tyrese Martin Set to Join 76ers on Two-Way Deal

According to Derek Bodner, guard/forward Tyrese Martin is expected to sign a two-way contract with the Philadelphia 76ers once the team converts Jabari Walker to a standard NBA deal. The 26-year-old averaged 7.3 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 1.9 assists in 18.8 minutes across 37 games with the Nets earlier this season before being waived. Martin will fill an open two-way slot but joins a crowded backcourt featuring Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe, and Quentin Grimes. He projects as G League depth and is not a standard-league option barring multiple injuries.

Yesterday

Jabari Walker • PF • 76ers

Jabari Walker Signing Two-Year Deal with 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Jabari Walker intends to sign a new two-year deal with the team, according to Shams Charania of ESPN, after maxing out his games on a two-way contract. The 23-year-old averaged 3.7 points and 3.1 rebounds in 12.1 minutes across 45 games this season. With Paul George suspended, Walker adds depth but will compete with Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford for reserve minutes. Barlow is still the better deep-league gamble if the minutes settle in his favor, while Walker feels more like extra depth up front than someone you need to add in standard formats.

Yesterday

Cameron Payne • PG • 76ers

Cameron Payne Signing Rest-Of-Season Deal With 76ers

According to Marc Stein, free-agent guard Cameron Payne plans to sign a rest-of-season deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after securing a buyout overseas. The 31-year-old averaged 6.9 points, 1.4 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in 15.1 minutes across 72 games with New York in 2024-25 and posted 9.3 points and 3.1 assists in 19.4 minutes over 31 games with Philadelphia in 2023-24. Payne joins a crowded backcourt led by Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe, with Quentin Grimes also in the mix. He projects as a deep-league assists streamer and insurance option, but consistent top-150 value remains unlikely barring injuries.

Yesterday

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid to Be Re-Evaluated After All-Star Break

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will be re-evaluated after the All-Star break, ESPN's Tim Bontemps reports. The big man felt soreness in his right knee last weekend against Phoenix and missed a second consecutive game on Wednesday night versus the Knicks. Philadelphia won't return to action until Feb. 19, giving Embiid a full week to shake off the soreness. The 2023 MVP has been back to his best lately, averaging 33.1 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 5.2 assists across his last 10 appearances. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona have filled in as starters with Embiid out of the lineup, and both will maintain their elevated roles if he isn't able to return next week.

6 days ago

Dominick Barlow • PF • 76ers

Dominick Barlow Set to Return Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (illness) will be active against the New York Knicks on Wednesday. He is back in the mix after missing one game due to illness. Barlow will likely reclaim his starting spot from Trendon Watford. Despite being a starter for most of the campaign, Barlow hasn't provided much help to fantasy squads. He has averaged 8.9 points and 5.2 rebounds in a starting role.

6 days ago

Quentin Grimes • SG • 76ers

Quentin Grimes Unavailable Against Knicks

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (illness) will miss a second straight contest on Wednesday against the New York Knicks. Philadelphia ruled him out for the game after initially listing him as questionable due to illness. Kyle Lowry, MarJon Beauchamp, and Dalen Terry could all benefit from Grimes' absence on Wednesday, but they shouldn't be considered as fantasy options. With the All-Star break approaching, Grimes' next chance to return will come on Feb. 19 against the Atlanta Hawks.

6 days ago

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Won't Play Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's big matchup with the New York Knicks. He will be sidelined for a second consecutive game to manage his right knee injury. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona are set to fill in for Embiid again. The former is the more attractive fantasy option, as Drummond will likely start at center. As a member of the first unit, Drummond has averaged 8.9 points and 10.8 rebounds this season.

6 days ago

Dominick Barlow • PF • 76ers

Dominick Barlow in Danger of Missing Second Straight Game

Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow (illness) is considered questionable for Wednesday's matchup with the New York Knicks. Due to illness, Barlow sat out Monday's loss to Portland, and Philadelphia may now be without its starting forward for another game. Trendon Watford filled in for Barlow in the first unit on Monday, finishing with 12 points, two rebounds, and three assists in 25 games. Justin Edwards saw additional action off the bench and tallied 12 points with four rebounds, two assists, and three steals. The two look set for a busier night again if Barlow doesn't return against the Knicks.

7 days ago

Quentin Grimes • SG • 76ers

Quentin Grimes Still Dealing With Illness, Questionable to Play Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Quentin Grimes (illness) could miss a second consecutive game on Wednesday versus the New York Knicks, as the team has listed him as questionable on the injury report. Grimes missed Monday's loss to Portland due to illness after being a late addition to the injury report. With Grimes out of the mix, Kyle Lowry made his first appearance in nearly a month. The veteran guard had six points, one rebound, one assist, one steal, and one block in 18 minutes. Unfortunately, the days of Lowry providing fantasy value are long gone.

7 days ago

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Questionable to Face Knicks Wednesday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's Eastern Conference showdown against the New York Knicks. Embiid has been a regular in the lineup since January but didn't play in Monday's loss to Portland to manage his knee injury. The former MVP hasn't missed back-to-back games since mid-December. Another absence for Embiid on Wednesday would allow Andre Drummond to remain in the starting lineup. He had 11 points, seven rebounds, five assists, and two blocks in Monday's tilt. Adam Bona served as the backup center, finishing with seven points and one board.

7 days ago

Dalen Terry • SF • 76ers

Dalen Terry Will Sign Two-Way Contract With Sixers

Free-agent guard/forward Dalen Terry will join the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-way contract and could be active for up to 18 of the final 29 games of the season. Terry was traded from the Bulls to the Knicks for Guerschon Yabusele and then to the Pelicans for Jose Alvarado. New Orleans waived Terry, who will now join the wing rotation for the Sixers. He played 204 games with the Bulls over the last four seasons since being drafted as the No. 18 pick in the 2022 NBA Draft. He has averaged only 3.5 points, 1.7 rebounds, 1.2 assists, and 11.1 minutes per game in his NBA career and isn't likely to make much of an impact with Philadelphia either. It is worth watching his fit with his new team, though, especially as the Sixers look to figure out their rotation without Paul George for a while.

7 days ago

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Considered Questionable for Monday's Game

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) remains on the injury report with a questionable tag for Monday's game against the Portland Trail Blazers. He shook off the questionable tag on Saturday, putting in a 33-point effort against the Phoenix Suns. Since Embiid has played regularly in recent weeks and there's no back-to-back on the schedule, it appears likely that the 2023 MVP will suit up. However, if he isn't ready to play, the usual suspects, Andre Drummond and Adem Bona, will take care of the minutes at the No. 5 spot. At the same time, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr., and VJ Edgecombe would have more offensive responsibilities.

Feb 8

Dominick Barlow • PF • 76ers

Dominick Barlow Lands Standard Contract With 76ers

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Dominick Barlow signed a standard deal ahead of Thursday's matchup with the Lakers, securing his place in the rotation after recent starts. Over his last five games, Barlow is averaging 12.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.6 steals on 56.1 percent shooting in 26.5 minutes, offering efficient low-usage production. His short-term role benefits from Paul George's suspension, but touches still funnel through Tyrese Maxey, Joel Embiid, and Kelly Oubre Jr., with VJ Edgecombe also involved. Barlow remains a fringe option, with clearer upside on nights Embiid rests.

Feb 6

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Good to Go Against Lakers

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play against the Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday night. He will start the contest after the team initially listed Embiid as questionable for the matchup. The former MVP will return from a one-game absence, having sat out the second leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday against Golden State. Recently, Embiid has been on a roll, averaging 32.9 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 5.3 assists across his last eight appearances. With Embiid back, Andre Drummond will return to a reserve role.

Feb 5

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Questionable for Thursday Night

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers. As has been the norm, Embiid didn't suit up for Tuesday's 113-94 win over the Golden State Warriors, the second of back-to-back outings for the club. As expected, Andre Drummond got the start, finishing with 12 points, 12 boards, one steal, and one block. If all goes according to plan, Embiid should be on the court on Thursday. However, if he's not, Drummond is a must-start in all fantasy setups.

Feb 4

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Sitting Out Second Game of a Back-To-Back

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (injury management) won't suit up Tuesday night when his team continues its West Coast trip with a matchup against the Warriors. His absence follows a season-long trend of sitting out one game of a back-to-back. Although injury management will cost him this game, Embiid has seen a boost in his minutes when active, and it's led to over 30 points in six of his last eight games. Andre Drummond should pick up another start for the 76ers, as has often been the case when Embiid sits, with Adem Bona seeing more time on the court.

Feb 3

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Officially Active on Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) will play on Monday versus the Clippers. The multi-time All-Star carried a probable tag, so fantasy managers have been awaiting the official update regarding his availability. Embiid has played fantastic of late, most recently amassing 40 points, 11 boards, and two blocks while shooting 3-for-5 from deep in Saturday's win over the New Orleans Pelicans. That could continue on Monday night, especially with Paul George (suspension) out of the mix.

Feb 2

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Expected to Play Monday

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (ankle) is considered probable for Monday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. The former MVP appears to have put his knee issues behind him for now and is currently on the injury report with a right ankle injury. However, he is expected to play in the first game of a back-to-back. Embiid just had a 40-point double-double against New Orleans and will be difficult to contain for a tired Clippers team coming off Sunday's tilt against the Phoenix Suns.

Feb 1

Paul George • SF • 76ers

Paul George Suspended for 25 Games

According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George was issued a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA's anti-drug policy. The multi-time All-Star has accepted full responsibility, stating "he made the mistake of taking an improper medication" due to mental health issues. George has averaged 16.0 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 1.5 steals throughout the campaign. He's also missed 20 games, mostly to recover from offseason surgery on his left knee. The 35-year-old isn't as productive as he once was, although he is still a reliable fantasy performer. With that said, the time away may actually benefit him, considering he will now have more time to rest any lingering injuries. While George is off the floor, VJ Edgecombe, Tyrese Maxey, and Joel Embiid should all get additional offensive opportunities. The same can be said for Kelly Oubre Jr. and Quentin Grimes, who will presumably receive even more minutes moving ahead.

Jan 31

Joel Embiid • C • 76ers

Joel Embiid Ready to Face Kings

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will play on Thursday against the Sacramento Kings. He will make a second consecutive appearance after initially having a probable tag on the injury report. Embiid has turned back the clock recently, averaging 32.4 points, 9.8 rebounds, and 5.4 assists over his last five outings. The Kings likely won't do much to stop him, as only Washington has given up more fantasy points to centers this season.

Jan 29

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