Philadelphia 76ers DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (back/finger) will remain sidelined on Friday as he deals with both a lower back and a finger sprain. He's likely to miss more than just the contest against the Indiana Pacers as the Sixers seem to be embracing the tanking efforts to keep their pick in the upcoming draft. For fantasy managers heading into the playoffs, Quentin Grimes (questionable - illness) has been a huge streaming option. If he doesn't play either, Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin Jr. could both serve as deeper streamers. Butler gets plenty of on-ball opportunities and posted nine points, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals in their last game. Dowtin, on the other hand, registered 20 points (9-14 FG), three assists, two rebounds, and two steals.

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. George has missed four games in a row and is set to miss his fifth game. The injury report notes that George's absence is due to groin soreness, and the Philadelphia 76ers have not placed a timeline on George's return yet. George, who signed a four-year, $212 million max deal with the Philadelphia 76ers after five seasons with the LA Clippers, is averaging only 16.2 points, 5.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists in 41 games.

Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (toe) is considered questionable for Friday's matchup against the Indiana Pacers. In the current season, Drummond has played 40 games. He has an average of 7.3 points and 7.8 rebounds per game, with his shooting percentage being 50.0% from the field. The last time Drummond played was versus the Toronto Raptors, where Drummond scored four points with six rebounds in 25 minutes. If Drummond remains sidelined, Guerschon Yabusele will likely receive increased playing time in his absence.

Shams Charania of ESPNreports that Philadelphia 76ers guard/forwardPaul George (groin) is consulting with doctors on treatment options for his groin and knee injuries. A decision will be made on whether he'll need a procedure to address either injury. George has missed four consecutive contests dealing with the nagging injuries. He will likely be out of action against Indiana on Friday and Sunday in Dallas as a treatment plan for the 34-year-old will be decided upon next week. With just over a month left in the season, George could very well be shut down since the Sixers don't have much riding on the rest of the season.

Philadelphia 76ers forward/center Guerschon Yabusele (knee) won't play against the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. He got the start in Wednesday's loss to Atlanta, finishing with seven points, four assists, and three rebounds. But the 29-year-old will sit this one out because of knee soreness. Andre Drummond (illness) will be out there and will likely handle things underneath the basket to begin the game. Drummond has averaged 8.6 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 22 starts this season, making him a viable fantasy option in all formats.