Philadelphia 76ers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) has been upgraded to available for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The former MVP has successfully shaken off a questionable tag. However, since this will be the first game of a back-to-back, we might see the 76ers without Embiid in Wednesday's matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. On Tuesday, Embiid will make his third consecutive appearance for only the third time this season. He should have no trouble dominating against a Raptors frontcourt that will be missing Jakob Poeltl (hip).

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forwardEric Gordon(wrist) is unavailable for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. Due to a wrist sprain, Gordon will be forced to skip the first half of a back-to-back set on Tuesday. Gordon has only posted five points across three appearances in February. The Sixers will have no issues coping with his absence, while fantasy managers should look for other options.Quentin Grimes will likely take on some extra minutes with the 36-year-old out. Grimes has averaged 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over his first two games with his new club.

Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Eric Gordon (wrist) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The veteran sniper was unable to practice on Monday due to a wrist sprain and may be forced to skip the first leg of a back-to-back on Tuesday. Gordon enjoyed a strong stretch last month but has been limited to only five points across three appearances in February, so the 76ers should have no issues coping with his absence, while fantasy managers should look for alternatives. Quentin Grimes will likely eat up a bit more minutes if Gordon can't play. He has averaged 12.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists over his first couple of games with his new squad.

Philadelphia 76ers point guard Kyle Lowry (hip) will sit out Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Lowry is managing a right hip injury and did not practice on Monday. He could be back in action on Wednesday night as Philadelphia completes a back-to-back against the Brooklyn Nets. However, Lowry has averaged only 12.5 minutes per game this month, and his days of being a reliable fantasy contributor are gone. With Lowry out of the mix, Jared Butler may get a few extra minutes of action behind starting playmaker Tyrese Maxey on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (injury management) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Toronto Raptors. Given the back-to-back schedule, it's possible the 76ers will rest Embiid for one of the two games. Embiid's health is never a guarantee, so fantasy managers should prepare for the possibility of him sitting out on Tuesday. If that happens, Andre Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele could see more minutes and be worth a look in daily lineups.