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Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) won't feature against Miami on Wednesday, missing a ninth consecutive game. The French veteran is trying to recover from a hamstring strain but still needs more time to heal. However, the good news for the Sixers and him is the fact that the team will be off until Feb. 22 following Wednesday's action, which will give Batum a lot of time to get ready for the next game. With Tobias Harris (hip) also out of the lineup, Kenyon Martin Jr. moved to the starting unit on Monday versus Cleveland. Philadelphia's injuries have also boosted the playing time of Ricky Council IV.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) will not play in Monday's contest against the Cleveland Cavaliers. A strained left hamstring will cause an eighth straight absence for Batum, but head coach Nick Nurse said before Friday's defeat to the Atlanta Hawks that the veteran forward has a "decent chance" to return prior to the All-Star break. The Sixers host the Miami Heat on Wednesday, which is their final outing before the break. Philly's rotation remains incredibly thin, so Buddy Hield will be needed for heavy minutes in their starting group, and he's logged at least 20 points, four treys, six assists, and 36 minutes in each of his first two games with his new team since arriving at last Thursday's trade deadline. Cleveland ranks first against opposing swingmen, per DraftKings scoring, but Hield's volume makes him a must-start in all season-long fantasy setups.

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (knee) is questionable for Monday's matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The 25-year-old missed Saturday's meeting in Washington. However, fantasy managers are used to life without Bamba this season, considering he's missed 22 games already. There are minutes up for grabs until Joel Embiid (knee) returns. But regardless of whether Bamba can suit up, Paul Reed appears to remain a lock to absorb most of the minutes in the middle moving ahead.

Philadelphia 76ers center Mo Bamba (knee) won't play on Saturday versus the Washington Wizards. Even with Joel Embiid (knee) out of the equation, Bamba still hasn't received much action. He most recently logged 16 minutes on Friday night against the Atlanta Hawks, finishing with three points, three rebounds, three blocks, and a steal. It's unlikely Bamba's absence will impact many fantasy participants, although category managers could suffer as it relates to blocks. At any rate, Paul Reed should get all the minutes he can handle. There's also a good chance Kenyon Martin Jr. and Kenneth Lofton Jr. could join in on the fun.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Nicolas Batum (hamstring) is set to miss his sixth consecutive game after the team already ruled him out for Friday's matchup against the Atlanta Hawks. The veteran forward has gone through multiple stints on the sidelines so far this season, and his absence is felt more than ever with four players already out and the two newcomers not ready to make their debut. After trading away five players for two in return, the 76ers are going to be very thin in this game. Kenyon Martin Jr., Kelly Oubre Jr., and Ricky Council IV will all see added minutes. Each one of them presents a high-risk streaming situation though, so fantasy managers will want to look elsewhere unless they're in a pinch.