Philadelphia 76ers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, guard Kyle Lowry and the Hornets have agreed to a contract buyout. Additionally, the veteran will sign a $2.8 million deal with Philadelphia, his hometown team. Lowry was traded to Charlotte on Thursday after spending the last few seasons in Miami. However, his production has declined since joining the team, and he averaged just 8.2 points this season. The 37-year-old has also battled various ailments over the years, appearing in 58 games or less since the 2019-2020 campaign while still with the Toronto Raptors. Nonetheless, it's doubtful Lowry will do anything meaningful for fantasy managers, even with a change of scenery. But his presence could have a positive impact on the surging Tyrese Maxey, who is anticipated to remain Philly's top offensive contributor while Joel Embiid (knee) recovers from meniscus surgery.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup with Washington. The All-Star wasn't feeling well on Friday night, so he wasn't in the lineup for the loss to Atlanta. Newly acquired Cameron Payne got the start in that one and had a fantastic debut with his new team, ending with 20 points, six assists, and two steals. Unfortunately, it appears Payne's streaming window was only open for a game, although he could remain a regular part of the rotation, at least until De'Anthony Melton (back) returns. Additionally, with Maxey likely back in the lineup, Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Buddy Hield, shouldn't see as many scoring opportunities.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (illness) won't play against the Hawks on Friday night. The All-Star isn't feeling well, so fantasy managers hope he gets better in time for Saturday's matchup with the Washington Wizards. Without Maxey, newly acquired Cameron Payne will enter the starting lineup and is worth streaming in deep fantasy setups. At the same time, Buddy Hield, Tobias Harris, and Kelly Oubre Jr. may see a significant uptick on the scoring end.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (knee) underwent surgery on Tuesday to repair his left meniscus. He's expected to miss up to eight weeks, at least. However, the team is optimistic the reigning MVP will return this season. "We're hopeful," said president of basketball operations Daryl Morey when asked about Embiid's potential comeback this year. "Feedback has been more good than bad, so we're hopeful." Philly remains in the playoff conversation. But if the team can't keep things together until Embiid is 100%, there's a chance he won't be back until the 2024-25 campaign. That said, Paul Reed, averaging 10.1 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, and 1.1 steals in 14 starts this season, should continue to benefit from a fantasy perspective until Embiid is back on the floor.

Charlotte Hornets forward Grant Williams (recently traded) and guard Kyle Lowry won't suit up for Friday's contest against the Milwaukee Bucks. Williams could eventually play a meaningful role for the Hornets upon his debut, so while he's worth watching in season-long fantasy leagues, the 25-year-old won't play on Friday. Lowry's status is worth noting because general manager Mitch Kupchak previously stated the veteran guard wouldn't play before Thursday's trade deadline. Lowry remains away from the team, meaning they could still be working toward a buyout. With LaMelo Ball (ankle) and Mark Williams (back) on the shelf, Charlotte is going to be razor-thin both inside and out on Friday. The offense will center around Miles Bridges and Brandon Miller, but it's a nightmarish draw against a Bucks team that was just blown out on their home floor on Thursday.