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Joel Embiid Shams: 76ers preparing to be without Embiid
Thu, Apr 16, 2026, 9:49 AM
ESPN's Shams Charania reports the 76ers are preparing to be without Joel Embiid (appendicitis) to begin the first round of the playoffs.
Analysis: While Embiid's status for the 76ers' first round series against the Hornets hasn't been made official, he's unlikely to be ready for the start of the series. Charania reports the 76ers are preparing to begin the series without their 32-year-old superstar. Paul George and Tyrese Maxey will take on added importance in his absence. Theoretically, Embiid could be available later in the series. |
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Kelly Oubre Oubre knocks down five triples in play-in win
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 5:02 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. lit up the Magic with 19 points (6-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and five three-pointers on Wednesday.
Analysis: Oubre scored in double figures in the 76ers' final three games of the regular season and picked up right where he left off to kick off the postseason. His five triples matched his season high, which was great to see after he hit four triples total over the final five games before the postseason. He'll look to stay hot in their series against the Celtics, which will start on Sunday in Boston. |
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Andre Drummond Andre Drummond contributes double-double off bench
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 4:47 PM
Andre Drummond provided a boost off the bench with 14 points (5-of-8 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists, three steals, three blocks and two three-pointers against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Drummond continues to come off the bench behind Adem Bona, and he continues to make more of an impact. He played 31 minutes to Bona's 16, and he was far more productive. With Joel Embiid (appendicitis) Drummond will continue to be vital to the 76ers, especially as they enter into their first-round series against the Celtics, with Game 1 tipping off on Sunday. |
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Tyrese Maxey Maxey drops 31 points, 76ers advance to playoffs
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 4:42 PM
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 31 points (11-of-25 FGs), two rebounds, six assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in a 109-97 win over the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Maxey stepped up to lead the 76ers in scoring and help them return to the playoffs. With Joel Embiid (appendicitis) still out, Maxey will have to continue to run the show for Philadelphia, which should lead to more strong scoring performances. They'll head to Boston for Game 1 of their first-round series on Sunday. Embiid could return during the series, but it will likely be at least a few games in, meaning this will continue to be Maxey's show to run. |
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Trendon Watford Trendon Watford (illness) available vs. Orlando
Wed, Apr 15, 2026, 12:52 PM
Kyle Neubeck
Trendon Watford (illness) is available to play against the Magic on Wednesday.
Analysis: Watford will be available if needed, which was expected after he was initially listed as probable. However, he played a total of 15 minutes over Philadelphia's last nine games and appeared in just three games, all of which were decided by at least 20 points. Watford likely won't see the floor, but if the 76ers deal with injuries, Watford will be available. |
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Trendon Watford Trendon Watford (illness) probable vs. Orlando
Tue, Apr 14, 2026, 11:15 AM
NBA Injury Report
Trendon Watford (illness) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Magic.
Analysis: Watford lands on the injury report due to an illness, but the good news is that he's probable to play on Wednesday. With the 76ers healthy aside from Joel Embiid (appendicitis), they should have the bodies needed to account for Watford's absence if his condition worsens. |
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Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes has 20 points in win over Bucks
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:23 PM
Quentin Grimes had 20 points (7-of-13 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, five assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Bucks.
Analysis: Grimes has scored 20 points in two of the last three games. The 25-year-old small forward is a glue guy off the bench for the 76ers, but has provided a lot of fantasy value whenever Tyrese Maxey has missed time. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey has 21 points in win over Bucks
Sun, Apr 12, 2026, 2:19 PM
Tyrese Maxey had 21 points (8-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, one assist, one steal and two three-pointers in the 76ers' 126-106 victory over the Bucks on Sunday.
Analysis: Maxey and the 76ers closed the season with back-to-back wins. The 25-year-old shooting guard was excellent against the Bucks on Sunday, dropping 21 points on 13 attempts from the field. A top five fantasy player this season, Maxey will be the 76ers' leader entering the Play-In Tournament with Joel Embiid (appendicitis) still sidelined. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey tallies 32/8/5/2 line vs. Indiana
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:10 PM
Tyrese Maxey led the 76ers with 32 points (11-of-28 FGs, 9-of-10 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and one three-pointer in a 105-94 win over the Pacers on Friday.
Analysis: Though it wasn't his most efficient shooting night, Maxey was able to have a strong scoring performance to help Philadelphia snap a three-game losing streak. It was also great to see Maxey have his first 30-point game since before his 10-game absence with a finger injury. With Joel Embiid (appendicitis) set to miss some time, Maxey will have to take on even more responsibility on the offensive end to carry the 76ers through the play-in tournament. That's just more of what he's done all season long. |
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Andre Drummond Andre Drummond posts double-double off bench
Fri, Apr 10, 2026, 4:03 PM
Andre Drummond provided a boost off the bench with 10 points (4-of-10 FGs), 16 rebounds, one assist and one steal against the Pacers on Friday.
Analysis: Drummond was once again the backup center behind Adem Bona, but Drummond played 29 minutes to Bona's 19. This was the second straight game that Drummond played a much larger role than Bona despite coming off the bench. This was a strong performance for Drummond, and with Joel Embiid sidelined indefinitely after undergoing an appendectomy, Drummond will be a pivotal piece for the 76ers entering the play-in tournament. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey puts up 23 points in loss to Houston
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 5:52 PM
Tyrese Maxey finished Thursday's loss to the Rockets with 23 points (9-of-20 FGs), three rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers.
Analysis: Maxey played 33 minutes against the Rockets and finished as Philadelphia's leading scorer. The versatile combo guard used the three-point shot to find most of his production on Thursday, while also making some contributions as a passer. While the sixth-year guards' numbers were solid, they weren't exceptional ??" the Sixers will almost certainly need Maxey to perform at a higher level down the stretch of the season, so long as Joel Embiid is out of the lineup recovering from injury. |
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Paul George Paul George scores seven points in loss to PHI
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 5:45 PM
Paul George finished with seven points (2-of-8 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, one assist and one steal in Thursday's loss to the Rockets.
Analysis: George had one of his least impactful games of the season against the Rockets. He failed to convert any of his five three-point attempts and finished with more turnovers than made field goals on the evening. As a result, the veteran forward tied a season-low in points and scored in single digits for just the fifth time all season. The Sixers will need him to bounce back on Friday against the Pacers. |
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Adem Bona Bona, George, Maxey, Oubre, Edgecombe to start
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 1:38 PM
Philadelphia 76ers
Adem Bona, Paul George, Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre and VJ Edgecombe will start against the Rockets on Thursday.
Analysis: Adem Bona gets the start for the injured Joel Embiid on Thursday. Embiid was reported to have surgery scheduled for Thursday due to appendicitis, and while his return timeline is unclear, the Sixers will have to figure out how to win games without the former MVP. Philadelphia is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings with three games remaining in the regular season. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid diagnosed with appendicitis
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 9:40 AM
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid (illness) has been diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday.
Analysis: What was initially announced as an illness by the 76ers is reportedly something far more serious for Embiid. According to the team, the 7-footer is dealing with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday. Embiid is out indefinitely, and the 76ers will have to account for the likelihood that they won't have the former league MVP for the postseason. Andre Drummond and Adem Bona will have to hold down the fort for the foreseeable future. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (illness) ruled out vs. Houston
Thu, Apr 9, 2026, 7:28 AM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (illness) is out for Thursday's game against the Rockets.
Analysis: Embiid is out after scoring 34 points in 39 minutes in Monday's loss to the Spurs. Andre Drummond or Adem Bona will move into the starting lineup on Thursday, but neither has done enough to be a must-stream option in active fantasy leagues. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey adds 15 points, eight dimes vs. SAS
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:40 PM
Tyrese Maxey logged 15 points (6-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists and one three-pointer in the loss to the Spurs on Monday.
Analysis: Maxey logged 40 minutes on Monday but recorded an underwhelming final stat line. In his lowest-scoring game in over two months, inefficient shooting both inside and outside the arc was a big factor. And while Maxey came close to notching double-digit assists, he committed four turnovers in the process. Monday's game aside, Maxey has played well down the stretch of the regular season. He's constantly been one of the Sixers' best fantasy performers, when healthy. |
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Paul George Paul George scores 16 points in loss to Spurs
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:33 PM
Paul George tallied 16 points (5-of-15 FGs, 2-of-4 FTs), four rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in the loss to the Spurs on Monday.
Analysis: George had his least productive outing since returning from suspension. While he made four of his five three-pointers, he shot just 1-of-10 from inside the arc, resulting in an inefficient night overall. However, even with the mediocre performance on Monday, George's recent play has been encouraging, given all the time he's missed this season. He'll have a chance to finish the regular season strong and potentially help the Sixers avoid the Play-In Tournament. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid has 34/12 double-double in loss to SAS
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 5:27 PM
Joel Embiid finished Monday's loss to the Spurs with 34 points (8-of-19 FGs, 16-of-19 FTs), 12 rebounds, one assist, four blocks and two three-pointers.
Analysis: Embiid had it going for much of Monday's contest, compiling 31 points and 12 rebounds through the first three quarters. However, a field-goal-less fourth quarter left him and the Sixers without much more offense the rest of the way. Still, Embiid logged his 13th 30-point outing of the season and continues to perform well in the lead-up to the postseason. The Sixers will have some work to do if they want to avoid the Play-In Tournament. They have three regular-season games remaining. |
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Joel Embiid Embiid, George, Maxey, Edgecomb, Oubre to start
Mon, Apr 6, 2026, 1:40 PM
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid, Paul George, Kelly Oubre, VJ Edgecomb and Tyrese Maxey will start on Monday against the Spurs.
Analysis: Embiid (oblique, illness) is off the injury report and will return to the starting lineup for Monday's contest against the Spurs. He'll likely match up with superstar center Victor Wembanyama, as the Sixers compete for wins in hopes of avoiding the NBA Play-In Tournament. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) off injury report
Sun, Apr 5, 2026, 1:39 PM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (oblique, illness) is not on the injury report for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Analysis: Embiid is off the injury report after sitting out Saturday's loss to the Pistons, Philadelphia's second game in as many days. His return will push Andre Drummond to the bench. |
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