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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (illness) questionable Friday vs. NYK
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 11:36 AM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: While Embiid's landing on the injury report is bad news, the fact that it's due to an illness and not his knees is a positive. If he's unable to play on Friday, the resulting vacancy in the starting lineup will be filled by Andre Drummond. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey (illness) absent from injury report
Thu, Dec 18, 2025, 11:33 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is not on the injury report for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Analysis: After a two-game absence, Maxey is off the injury report and will play on Friday. His return means that Quentin Grimes will head back to the bench, where his fantasy ceiling is lowered. However, Grimes is still worth holding onto in deep leagues. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid records 22/14/1/1/2 line vs. Atlanta
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:53 PM
Joel Embiid amassed 22 points (8-of-20 FGs, 5-of-6 FTs), 14 rebounds, one assist, one steal, two blocks and one three-pointer in Sunday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Sunday's game was Embiid's first this season on one day's rest. However, he still played 30 minutes against the Hawks and recorded a complete stat line. While Philadelphia's two-game Week 9 isn't good for fantasy managers, it is for Embiid. The 76ers don't play again until Thursday in the first game of a back-to-back. Embiid should benefit from the time off, but he's likely looking at a one-game week. |
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Paul George Paul George scores season-high 35 points vs. ATL
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 2:52 PM
Paul George finished Sunday's loss to the Hawks with 35 points (11-of-21 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), four rebounds, three assists, one block and seven three-pointers.
Analysis: Having scored at least 20 points in two of his three games before Sunday, George is beginning to round into form. The 76ers' wing was elite in Atlanta, as he shot 7-of-10 from three and recorded a season-high point total. Over the past two weeks, George has provided top-40 per-game value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Unfortunately for those who have PG rostered, the 76ers' Week 9 schedule is not good. In addition to them playing just twice, the games are part of a back-to-back. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee) available Sunday vs. Atlanta
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 11:18 AM
Ky Carlin
Joel Embiid (knee) is available for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: For the first time this season, Embiid will play in a game on one day's rest, a notable occurrence given his persistent knee issues. While he did play 32 minutes in Friday's win over the Pacers, don't be surprised if the 76ers look to keep Embiid away from that number. Regardless of how much he plays, fantasy managers must ensure that Embiid is in their active lineups. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey (illness) out Sunday vs. Atlanta
Sun, Dec 14, 2025, 6:51 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is out for Sunday's matchup with the Hawks.
Analysis: No surprise here, as Maxey was listed as doubtful on Sunday evening. Maxey sat out Friday's matchup with the Pacers, and Quentin Grimes replaced him in the starting five, posting a 10/9/4/1/1 line with a pair of triples. Grimes is likely to remain in the starting lineup for a second straight game. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey (illness) doubtful Sunday vs. Atlanta
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:31 PM
NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is doubtful for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Maxey did not play in Friday's win over the Pacers, with Quentin Grimes replacing him in the starting lineup. The 76ers would likely stick to that approach on Sunday, which also means more playmaking responsibilities for VJ Edgecombe and Paul George. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee) questionable Sunday vs. ATL
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 12:26 PM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Coming off his best performance of the season, Embiid faces a vital benchmark on Sunday. If he's able to play, this would be the first time this season that the former MVP has played a game on one day's rest. That would represent a significant step forward in Embiid's rehab process. If he's unable to play, Andre Drummond would slide into the starting lineup with Adem Bona serving as the backup. |
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Paul George Paul George posts 23/6/5/1 line vs. Indiana
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:19 PM
Paul George amassed 23 points (8-of-17 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: George shared the team lead in assists with VJ Edgecombe, a byproduct of the 76ers' lack of starting point guard Tyrese Maxey (illness). While the veteran wing has started slowly after undergoing offseason knee surgery, he enjoyed his best game of the season on Friday. With Joel Embiid able to say the same thing, the 76ers (and fantasy managers) are likely encouraged by what they saw, even with the Pacers being one of the worst teams in the NBA. George will look to end Week 8 on a high note when Philadelphia visits Atlanta on Sunday. |
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Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes grabs nine boards in spot start
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:18 PM
Quentin Grimes accounted for 10 points (3-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), nine rebounds, four assists, one steal, one block and two three-pointers in Friday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: With Tyrese Maxey (illness) unavailable, Grimes made his fifth start of the season on Friday. The rebounds and assists were encouraging, as was his recording a steal and a blocked shot. However, given Grimes' shooting ability, fantasy managers likely hoped to get a bit more from him in the points category. If Maxey can't play on Sunday in Atlanta, look for Grimes to remain in the starting lineup. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid scores season-high 39 points vs. IND
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 4:17 PM
Joel Embiid finished Friday's win over the Pacers with 39 points (12-of-23 FGs, 13-of-18 FTs), nine rebounds, three assists, one steal and two three-pointers.
Analysis: For his career, Embiid is averaging 30.9 points per game against the Pacers, so maybe we should have seen Friday's performance coming. The former MVP was sensational on Friday, shooting over 50 percent from the field and making a more concerted effort to attack the Pacers' defenders. That resulted in Embiid attempting 18 free throws, a sign that he may be on the right track recovery-wise. The points and minutes were season-highs for the 7-footer, who played 32 minutes. Philadelphia ends Week 8 with a game against the Hawks on Sunday. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee) is available Friday vs. Pacers
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 12:41 PM
Philadelphia 76ers
Joel Embiid (knee) is available to play on Friday against the Pacers.
Analysis: Embiid is active and set to make his second straight appearance for the Sixers. Philadelphia has been off since December 7, when it lost 112-108 to the Lakers in a game in which Embiid logged 30 minutes for just the second time this season. He's averaging 18.2 points and 5.6 rebounds per game thus far. Fantasy managers are hoping the former MVP can stay healthy enough to start to see an increased workload and eventually increased production. |
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Quentin Grimes PHI starts Grimes, VJ, George, Barlow, Embiid
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 12:34 PM
Ky Carlin
Quentin Grimes, VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, Dominick Barlow and Joel Embiid will start Friday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: While the 76ers welcome back Embiid, they'll be without Tyrese Maxey, as he is out with an illness. Grimes moves into the starting lineup, with the move also meaning that Edgecombe will have the ball in his hands more as a primary playmaker. Both players now boast higher fantasy ceilings. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey (illness) out Friday vs. Indiana
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 11:27 AM
Adam Aaronson
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is out for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Maxey's status was downgraded from probable to questionable on Friday morning, so things may have been trending in this direction. He's been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, and the 76ers won't have an easy time filling the void. Jared McCain could potentially move into the starting lineup, with VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes in line to receive boosts to their opportunities as well. Kyle Lowry is another option to step in for Maxey, but he is not worth streaming. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey (illness) downgraded to questionable
Fri, Dec 12, 2025, 7:17 AM
NBA Injury Report
Tyrese Maxey (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Friday's matchup with the Pacers.
Analysis: Maxey was listed as probable on Friday, so his downgraded status suggests he's in danger of sitting out against Indiana. If Maxey is unable to go, Jared McCain, VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes could pick up the slack using a committee approach. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey (illness) probable Friday vs. Pacers
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 11:40 AM
Tyrese Maxey (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Maxey is on the injury report with an illness, but appears to be in little danger of missing Friday's game against the Pacers given his probable designation. The 25-year-old point guard has an incredible matchup against the lowly Pacers. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knees) probable Friday vs. Pacers
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 11:37 AM
Joel Embiid (knees) is probable for Friday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Embiid struggled and had just 16 points on 21 attempts in Sunday's loss to the Lakers. The 31-year-old center played 30 minutes, but has had enough time off that he'll likely suit up Friday against the Pacers given his probable listing. |
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Kelly Oubre Kelly Oubre (knee) has not resumed on-court work
Thu, Dec 11, 2025, 7:09 AM
Adam Aaronson
76ers head coach Nick Nurse confirmed that there has been no live, on-court action for Kelly Oubre Jr. (knee) or Trendon Watford (adductor) so far.
Analysis: Oubre has been out since November 14th, and the team said last week that he would be re-evaluated this week. It seems that the evaluation didn't change much in terms of his recovery time. Quentin Grimes will continue to play big minutes and put up top-60 value in fantasy formats. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid struggles but plays 30 minutes vs. LAL
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:08 PM
Joel Embiid finished Sunday's loss to the Lakers with 16 points (4-of-21 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), seven rebounds, two assists, one steal and one blocked shot.
Analysis: Embiid had a rough night shooting the basketball. In addition to missing all six of his three-point attempts, the 7-footer shot 4-of-15 from inside the arc. Many of his attempts came in the mid-range, and explosiveness seems to still be an issue in the paint. However, fantasy managers should be encouraged by Embiid playing 30 minutes, the second time he's hit that number this season. The 76ers are off until Friday; hopefully, that time off will help Embiid as he works to get back to full strength. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey leads PHI with 28 points, nine dimes
Sun, Dec 7, 2025, 4:08 PM
Tyrese Maxey recorded 28 points (11-of-24 FGs, 1-of-2 FTs), seven rebounds, nine assists, two steals, two blocks and five three-pointers in Sunday's loss to the Lakers.
Analysis: On a night when Joel Embiid and Paul George (12/6/3/1) combined to score 28 points on 7-of-29 shooting, Maxey did his best to keep the 76ers afloat. Unfortunately for him, another poor third quarter did in the 76ers, with the Lakers winning the period by a 34-24 margin. Maxey finished with another excellent stat line, and he continues to provide top-five value in eight- and nine-cat formats. The 76ers play games on Friday and Sunday during Week 8, starting with the Pacers at home. |
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