Caleb Martin

Martin is expected to be back after a two-game absence. He should make a return to the starting lineup, with Guerschon Yabusele sliding over to center to replace Andre Drummond. Ricky Council IV and KJ Martin will likely both lose out on minutes off the bench.

Martin will miss a second consecutive game, which should result in more rotation minutes for Ricky Council IV. How much Council potentially plays depends on Paul George (knee), who is a game-time decision for Saturday night.

Martin is on track to return after sitting out Wednesday's loss to the Rockets. His availability impacts multiple players, including Ricky Council IV, who played 27 minutes off the bench on Wednesday night.

George was a full participant in Friday's practice, while Caleb Martin was a partial participant. Both are trending in the right direction ahead of Saturday's tilt with Detroit, but if they are unable to go, expect Philly to keep rolling with its starting five of Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre, Jared McCain, Guerschon Yabusele and Andre Drummond. Yabusele has been productive in three straight starts and should be rostered in leagues of most sizes. Embiid still has no timeline for recovery, and Saturday will mark his 14th absence in 18 games to kick off the 2024-25 campaign. The Sixers are 3-14 and own the second-worst record in the Association, only one game ahead of the lowly Washington Wizards.

Martin only played 13 minutes in the 76ers' last game, which allowed KJ Martin and Rickey Council IV to see more run. One of those two will likely start with Martin out Wednesday, though neither is on the streaming radar.