Tyrese Maxey

Maxey (illness) is listed as doubtful for Sunday's game against the Hawks, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.

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.

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.

Joel Embiid starred Friday night as the Sixers beat the Pacers without Tyrese Maxey.

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.