Philadelphia 76ers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

New York Knicks guard/forward Quentin Grimes (knee) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Pacers. The 23-year-old hurt his right knee against Utah on Tuesday. He was able to finish the game, but Grimes' status for Thursday's action is up in the air. Grimes has produced some solid performances off the bench recently but has mostly been quiet in 2023-24, averaging 7.3 points across 20.2 minutes. Miles McBride will likely play a more prominent role in the rotation if Grimes won't play on Thursday, with Malachi Flynn possibly also getting a look in a clash that promises to be an up-tempo game.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz. Maxey has missed each of the last three games due to a left ankle sprain. Patrick Beverley has been starting lately and that will likely continue to happen if Maxey misses another game. Beverley posted a double-double during his first start in Maxey's absence. However, Beverley has been average since then but still carries some streaming appeal if Maxey sits out on Thursday.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Utah Jazz and will receive further evaluation on his left knee in the next 24 hours. Embiid was scheduled to go for an MRI on Wednesday, and while it sounds like we'll have to wait a little while longer for the extent of the setback to his already-injured left knee, Philly has ruled out the 29-year-old MVP candidate well in advance of Thursday's action. With that said, Embiid can only miss four more games after Thursday to be eligible for the MVP award based on the NBA's new rules. BBall Paul Reed will hold down the fort at the five for the Sixers in the meantime, averaging 12.0 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in 12 games without Embiid this year and is close to a must-roster in fantasy.

Los Angeles Clippers forward Paul George (groin) is out for Wednesday's tilt against the Washington Wizards. George will sit out the fourth game of the Clippers' seven-game East Coast swing due to soreness in his left groin, with his next chance to suit up arriving on Friday against the Detroit Pistons. L.A.'s offense will run through James Harden and Kawhi Leonard in a mouthwatering matchup versus Washington, and Amir Coffey will replace George in the starting five. In both of his two outings without George in 2023-24, Coffey has notched double scoring figures, at least four rebounds, and multiple three-pointers and makes for a decent streaming option in fantasy for points and triples. Norman Powell has also delivered 21 points in each of his two games sans George.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) is available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. The big man has been cleared to play following a two-game absence due to left knee soreness. There is no word on Embiid being limited at all during this game. That being said, fantasy managers should assume Embiid is returning to his normal role in the rotation. Paul Reed will head back to the bench, but should still have a decent role with the Sixers frontcourt being banged up.