Team Profile
Philadelphia 76ers
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110.9 16thOffensive Rating
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112.0 13thDefensive Rating
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-1.1 19thNet Rating
2024 Team Stats
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Points per game104.1 28th
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Points per game Against105.2 28th
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Rebounds per game39.4 29th
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Assists per game21.5 30th
Miami Heat forward Caleb Martin (ankle) will suit up for Sunday's game against the Hornets. The oft-injured 28-year-old returned from a seven-game absence for Friday's win over Orlando. He logged just 24 minutes, finishing with 11 points. It's reasonable to assume Martin's workload will increase. However, there's also a chance the Heat will build up a substantial lead during the contest, meaning Miami's bench might see more action. That said, Martin's ceiling is lower on Sunday. Still, with Jimmy Butler (toe) out, there's room for anyone to get Tyler Herro (shoulder) and Bam Adebayo's scraps.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) will remain out for Friday's battle with the Sacramento Kings. Embiid continues to deal with inflammation in his left knee, and it's unclear if he has returned to practice. Head coach Nick Nurse had originally expressed optimism that Embiid would be available on Friday against the Kings, but he will have to wait until at least Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day game versus the Houston Rockets before potentially getting the NBA's leading scorer and reigning MVP back in his lineup. Paul Reed may not be the 30-point, 10-rebound threat that Embiid is, but he is chipping in 10.6 points on 58.0% shooting from the floor, 5.9 rebounds, and 2.4 combined steals and blocks in 24.3 minutes per game over nine contests without Embiid this year for fantasy managers who could use a streamer.
Miami Heat guard/forward Caleb Martin (ankle) doesn't appear to be ready to return to the court Wednesday versus OKC, as the team continues to list him as doubtful on the injury report. He's set to miss a seventh consecutive contest with a right ankle sprain. Martin's absence and other Miami injuries have opened the door for Nikola Jovic to join the starting unit, and it looks like he'll remain in the role on Wednesday. The 20-year-old put in an impressive all-around performance in Monday's win over Houston and should be full of confidence ahead of Wednesday's action.
Miami Heat point guard Kyle Lowry (hand) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's meeting with the Thunder. He sprained his left hand on Monday versus Houston and hasn't yet shaken off the injury. Lowry's absence could result in another start for R.J. Hampton, although he hasn't been very productive for Miami. Tyler Herro and Josh Richardson should take care of most of the playmaking duties, with Duncan Robinson also in a position to pick up some of the available backcourt minutes. It's a nice pace-up spot for the Heat and a good game to target for fantasy managers.
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) remains out for Wednesday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks due to swelling in his left knee. Embiid missed Saturday's contest as well as practice on Monday and Tuesday with the issue, and he will hope to make his return to Philly's lineup when they host the Sacramento Kings on Friday. The NBA's leading scorer (34.6 points per game) can be deemed day-to-day for now, but his lack of practice is at least moderately concerning. Robert Covington (illness) won't be active on Wednesday, so Paul Reed's streaming value lives on in fantasy basketball. In eight outings without Embiid this season, Reed is recording 10.8 points on 59.0% shooting from the field, 5.5 rebounds, 2.4 assists, and 2.4 combined steals and blocks in 24.9 minutes per game.