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.
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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.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.
Paul George (ankle) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nets.George practiced on Wednesday and is considered questionable for Friday's matchup with the Nets. If he can play, Dominick Barlow is the player most likely headed to the bench. And with Trendon Watford (adductor) out for at least two weeks, the 76ers could really use an infusion of depth at the forward positions.
According to Sixers reporter Noah Levick, Paul George (ankle) and VJ Edgecombe (calf) went through Wednesday's practice.It's an encouraging update for the Sixers who are also without Trendon Watford (adductor) and Kelly Oubre (knee) for at least the next two weeks. Joel Embiid (knee) has been out for the last eight games, so Philly is sorely shorthanded right now. If George and Edgecombe are forced to sit out Friday's matchup with the Nets, Quentin Grimes, Justin Edwards, Eric Gordon and Dominick Barlow will pick up the slack by committee.
Trendon Watford (adductor) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Sixers reporter Noah Levick.Watford is the latest addition to Philadelphia's growing injury report. Until he's ready to return, Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker will pick up extra playing time.
Trendon Watford (adductor) will not return to Tuesday's game against the Magic.Watford suffered a strained left adductor while dribbling up the floor during the second quarter, collapsing to the court immediately after feeling the injury. He had to be helped to the locker room and has since been ruled out for the rest of the night. The 76ers will have to rely even more on Dominick Barlow in the front court, and Jabari Walker picked up a few minutes after Watford's injury.