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Kelly Oubre Kelly Oubre Jr. hits three triples, scores 21
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 3:32 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. finished Thursday's win over the Heat with 21 points (8-of-14 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and three three-pointers.
Analysis: Since shooting 0-of-6 from the field and scoring two points in the 76ers' February 11 blowout loss to the Knicks, Oubre has hit double figures in five straight games. This run includes two games with at least 21, with the 76ers' wing producing a solid stat line against the Heat. Rostered in 37 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Oubre has been a top-100 player in nine-cat formats. With Paul George suspended for 13 more games, Oubre is worth the risk in some 12-team leagues if he's still on the waiver wire. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (ribs) drops 26/11/4/1 stat line
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 3:31 PM
Joel Embiid (ribs) tallied 26 points (8-of-20 FGs, 8-of-9 FTs), 11 rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: While Embiid's knee has been the focus of most fantasy managers' attention this season, it was his ribs that were the problem on Thursday. The 7-footer took an inadvertent hit to his right side during the second quarter and appeared to struggle with the pain at various points for the rest of the game. However, this didn't keep Embiid from knocking down a dagger three-pointer with 29.2 seconds remaining, giving the 76ers a 124-117 lead that would hold as the final score. The good news is that Philadelphia is off until Sunday. Hopefully, that time off benefits Embiid. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey breaks 76ers 3PT record, scores 28
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 3:31 PM
Tyrese Maxey accumulated 28 points (9-of-26 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), four rebounds, 11 assists, five steals, one block and five three-pointers in Thursday's win over the Heat.
Analysis: Maxey had it rolling during the first quarter of Thursday's game, scoring 20 points on 6-of-11 shooting from the field. He made three three-pointers during the period, surpassing Allen Iverson for the most made three-pointers by a 76er. Maxey would make two more, pushing his tally to 887 in his 76ers' career, but he cooled off after a hot start. The good news for fantasy managers is that the overall stat line compensated for the damage done by his poor field-goal percentage. The 76ers end their Week 18 slate on Sunday in Boston. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee, shin) upgraded to available
Thu, Feb 26, 2026, 12:34 PM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Embiid is good to go after initially being listed as probable for Thursday's game. He played 26 minutes in Tuesday's win over the Pacers, and fantasy managers should expect to see Embiid take on a similar workload. Andre Drummond will likely fall out of the rotation entirely, with Adem Bona serving as the backup. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee, shin) probable vs. Miami
Wed, Feb 25, 2026, 11:37 AM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is probable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Analysis: Embiid returned to the 76ers' lineup on Tuesday, logging 26 minutes in a win over the Pacers. He should take on a similar workload against the Heat, and the former MVP doesn't need to play heavy minutes to provide elite fantasy value. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey drops game-high 32 points vs. IND
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 3:34 PM
Tyrese Maxey accounted for 32 points (10-of-22 FGs, 10-of-10 FTs), nine rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and two three-pointers in Tuesday's win over the Pacers.
Analysis: While he wasn't as explosive as he was in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves, Maxey has now scored at least 30 points in two straight and four of his last six games. Even better for fantasy managers was the overall line, with the 76ers' guard finishing one rebound and two assists shy of a triple-double. Philadelphia plays two more games in Week 18, starting with the Heat on Thursday. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee, shin) scores 27 in return
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 3:29 PM
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) finished Tuesday's win over the Pacers with 27 points (11-of-17 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), six rebounds, five assists, one block and one three-pointer.
Analysis: Back in the 76ers' lineup for the first time since February 7, Embiid started and played 26 minutes on Tuesday. A combination of an unspecified minutes limit and Philadelphia winning by a 135-114 final score helped with the management of the 7-footer's workload. Embiid was effective while on the floor, even if his mobility remains an issue. Philadelphia's final two games of Week 8 are on Thursday and Sunday; hopefully, that ensures fantasy managers of two more Embiid games. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee, shin) available vs. Indiana
Tue, Feb 24, 2026, 12:33 PM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is available to play against the Pacers on Tuesday.
Analysis: Following a five-game absence, Embiid will be back in the lineup to take on Indiana. His return will push Andre Drummond back to the bench, though managers shouldn't rush to drop him since Embiid could still miss time moving forward. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee, shin) questionable Tuesday
Mon, Feb 23, 2026, 11:02 AM
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.
Analysis: Embiid has missed the last five games with various injuries. While he could return Tuesday against the Pacers, the 31-year-old's status is still up in the air given his questionable listing. Andre Drummond started and had six points and nine rebounds in 22 minutes in Embiid's absence on Sunday against the Timberwolves. Drummond would likely start again if Embiid remains out Tuesday. |
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Quentin Grimes Grimes has 19 points, seven assists off the bench
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 3:44 PM
Quentin Grimes had 19 points (7-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, seven assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Sunday's win over the Timberwolves.
Analysis: Grimes hadn't had more than 14 points in a game since January 7 against the Wizards, when he had 16 points. The 25-year-old shooting guard had a remarkable game on Sunday with the point, assist, and three-point totals all well exceeding his seasons averages. Grimes' upside remains limited, though he has been seeing more minutes since Paul George was suspended. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey has 39 points, four threes in win
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 3:34 PM
Tyrese Maxey had 39 points (16-of-28 FGs, 3-of-5 FTs), three rebounds, eight assists, two steals, one block and four three-pointers in the 76ers' 135-108 victory over the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Analysis: The play of the night came midway through the third quarter when Maxey drove the lane and dunked with his left hand over two Timberwolves. The 25-year-old point guard bounced back in a big way after having 27 points in the loss to the Pelicans on Saturday. Maxey has provided third-round per game value over the last two weeks, according to Basketball Monster. The 76ers have three games upcoming in Week 18, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee, shin) out again vs. Wolves
Sun, Feb 22, 2026, 8:18 AM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (knee, shin) has been ruled out against the Timberwolves on Sunday.
Analysis: Embiid will miss a fifth straight game as he continues to manage multiple ailments. Andre Drummond has been starting in his place for all but one of those games, with Adem Bona occupying the role for the other. One of the two should start against Minnesota, with Drummond being the preferred streaming option. |
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Tyrese Maxey Maxey records 27 points in upset loss to Pelicans
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:16 PM
Tyrese Maxey tallied 27 points (9-of-23 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, seven assists and five steals over 36 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Maxey remains one of the most consistent scorers in the fantasy landscape, topping 25 points in seven of eight games since the start of February. He's shouldering an even greater offensive role with Joel Embiid on the shelf due to a lingering right knee issue. The 25-year-old scoring machine is averaging 28.9 points through 54 games this season, delivering first-round fantasy value in the process. The 76ers have a quick turnaround when they face the Timberwolves on Sunday before a three-game week against the Pacers, Heat and Celtics. |
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Kelly Oubre Oubre notches 25 points, five rebounds in loss
Sat, Feb 21, 2026, 6:12 PM
Kelly Oubre Jr. posted 25 points (7-of-15 FGs, 7-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, two assists and one steal over 33 minutes in Saturday's loss to the Pelicans.
Analysis: Oubre has seen an uptick in creation possessions with Joel Embiid (knee) on the shelf, attempting at least 12 shots in seven of nine games since January 31. The 30-year-old forward has topped 20 points just once during that span but he's been a consistent double-digit scoring threat for the last couple weeks. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee) to remain sidelined vs. NOR
Fri, Feb 20, 2026, 12:14 PM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (knee) is out for Saturday's game against the Pelicans.
Analysis: Saturday's game will be the fourth that Embiid has missed due to right knee injury management. His continued absence means the 76ers will rely on Andre Drummond and Adem Bona to hold down the fort at the center position. |
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Andre Drummond Andre Drummond has double-double in loss
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:12 PM
Andre Drummond had 10 points (4-of-6 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), 14 rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one three-pointer in Thursday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Drummond started, played 28 minutes and had a double-double with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined in Thursday's loss to the Hawks. With Embiid's durability seemingly in question once again, Drummond is usable in deeper formats. |
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Tyrese Maxey Tyrese Maxey had 28 points, four threes in loss
Thu, Feb 19, 2026, 4:07 PM
Tyrese Maxey had 28 points (8-of-23 FGs, 8-of-8 FTs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Thursday's loss to the Hawks.
Analysis: Maxey led the 76ers in scoring with Joel Embiid sidelined. It wasn't the best game for the 25-year-old point guard as he had 28 points on 23 attempts from the field. Maxey was 4-of-11 from behind the three-point line. Maxey is fourth-overall in per game value on the season, according to Basketball Monster. The 76ers have a back-to-back this weekend against the Pelicans on Saturday and the Timberwolves on Sunday. |
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Quentin Grimes Quentin Grimes (illness) absent from injury report
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 11:56 AM
NBA Injury Report
Quentin Grimes (illness) is not on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Grimes missed Philadelphia's last two games before the All-Star break. His return means fewer minutes for Justin Edwards, and MarJon Beauchamp (G League) is likely to be inactive. |
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Joel Embiid Joel Embiid (knee) to remain out vs. Atlanta
Wed, Feb 18, 2026, 11:40 AM
NBA Injury Report
Joel Embiid (knee) is out for Thursday's game against the Hawks.
Analysis: Embiid missed Philadelphia's final two games before the All-Star break, and there was hope that he would be healthy enough to play after the break. Unfortunately, that won't be the case. Andre Drummond should continue to start, with Adem Bona slotting in as the backup. |
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Jabari Walker Shams: 76ers sign Jabari Walker to standard deal
Mon, Feb 16, 2026, 1:30 PM
Shams Charania
ESPN's Shams Charania reports that the 76ers signed Jabari Walker to a two-year contract.
Analysis: Walker, who was on a two-way deal, maxed out his 50-game limit before the All-Star break. This move ensures that he'll be available to play in games for the rest of the season, including the playoffs. While Walker's signing ensures the 76ers of another option in the frontcourt if needed, he's unlikely to affect fantasy basketball. |
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