Philadelphia 76ers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

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 Joel Embiid (knee) won't suit up on Wednesday against the Knicks, as expected. The 2023 NBA MVP is listed as out for injury management purposes. But with the Sixers drifting away from a Play-In spot, fantasy managers may not see him for the remainder of the 2024-25 campaign. With Guerschon Yabusele (eye) sidelined, Andre Drummond will likely get the start. Adem Bona is worth grabbing off the waiver wire, where available, considering he may be in line for increased production for at least a few games.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (knee) was unable to return during Monday's game against the Chicago Bulls. Grimes was ruled out in the third quarter due to a knee injury. To be fair, the Sixers were already getting blown out, so there really was no incentive to put Grimes back out there. The injury is being called right knee soreness, so we'll see if Grimes is forced to miss any time. Lonnie Walker IV could take on a bigger role if Grimes does miss time.

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.

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will play in Monday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Originally listed as questionable on the injury report due to an issue with his right index finger, he has now been upgraded to available. Maxey is coming off a strong 31-point outing against the Brooklyn Nets. With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, Maxey is expected to lead the offense again on Monday. This season, Maxey has averaged nearly a triple-double against the Bulls, producing 28.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 11.5 assists.