De’Anthony Melton's Stats, Metrics, Game Logs, Projections & Rankings
Player profile
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HT/WT6' 3'' , 200 lbs
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Birthdate05/28/1998 (26)
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CollegeUSC
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Draft Info2018: Rd 2, Pk 46
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StatusActive
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) is targeting Monday's matchup against Dallas for his return. He's been out of the lineup since Jan. 12 and will miss an 11th consecutive game when Philadelphia faces Brooklyn on Saturday. Kelly Oubre Jr. has enjoyed a regular starter's role during Melton's absence, with Patrick Beverley also benefitting from the situation. Oubre Jr. has proven himself to be a productive player even in a bench role, so Melton's return shouldn't affect him much, but Beverley's chances for extra playing time will be hampered with a fully healthy backcourt.
The Philadelphia 76ers have announced that guard De'Anthony Melton (spine) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after completing an offloading period, and he will now begin ramping up to return to play. Melton will travel with the team on their upcoming six-game road trip, but he is listed as out for Thursday's clash with the Indiana Pacers and is unlikely to return before the end of January based on this timeline. Notching top-75 numbers in nine-category fantasy leagues, the 25-year-old shutdown defender should remain stashed in those formats while nursing a lumbar spine stress response. Swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. has filled in as a starter for the Sixers in Melton's absence, averaging a modest 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals in nine games without Melton overall this season.
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Monday against San Antonio. Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse ruled Melton out last Monday for at least a week. He'll have his next chance to suit up on Thursday versus Indiana. Patrick Beverley (illness) has seen more time on the court without Melton and should be heavily involved again on Monday after sitting out one contest.
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse says guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will be out at least one week. Nurse said he and the staff noticed "something a bit off" with Melton due to his lumbar spine stress response and they want to fix something for the long term. Melton missed three contests with the injury between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8 before returning for two matchups, but the Sixers want to get this issue completely resolved. The 25-year-old glue guy and shutdown defender is submitting top-75 value in nine-category fantasy leagues this season, putting up 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, and 1.6 steals per game, and he should be stashed in those settings. Kelly Oubre Jr. started and swiped four steals in Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day victory over the Houston Rockets, and he should be rostered in most settings for the time being.
Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) has already been ruled out for the team's game against the Houston Rockets on Monday despite playing the last two games on a minutes restriction. Unfortunately, the defensive-minded combo guard is dealing with a lumbar spine stress response. Back injuries usually are one of the trickier ailments to deal with, so Melton may end up missing more time. There hasn't been any word on whether or not this is the only game he'll need to miss, so updates will be needed as the week goes on. While he's sidelined, Kelly Oubre Jr. could join the starting five while Patrick Beverley will see some added opportunities as well.