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De'Anthony Melton - Sits out practiceMelton (back) did not practice Monday, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
ImpactMelton returned from a 21-game absence back on April 10, but proceeded to sit out the season finale on April 14. For now, it's unclear if Melton's unavailability at practice was a mere precaution. He should be considered questionable for Wednesday's game against Miami.
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Joel Embiid - Practices MondayEmbiid (knee) practiced Monday, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
ImpactEarly Sunday, coach Nick Nurse said Embiid was expected to play in the regular-season finale against the Nets, barring a setback, and then the reigning MVP was ruled out after going through pre-game warmups, sparking pessimistic speculation. However, Nurse clarified before the matinee tipoff that Embiid's absence was considered a precautionary measure, and the big man's return to practice Monday confirms that notion. Embiid will likely still appear on Philadelphia's injury report for Wednesday's Play-In matchup against the Heat, but he's trending in the right direction. The 76ers have won eight straight games, including five consecutive with Embiid in the lineup.
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KJ Martin - Practices MondayMartin (toe) was able to practice Monday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
ImpactMartin missed the final three games of the regular season with a bruised toe, but he's trending in the right direction. If he gets the green light to face Miami on Wednesday, Martin is not guaranteed any minutes.
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NBA Play-in Tournament: Where to buy last-minute Miami Heat vs. Philadelphia 76ers tickets for under $50 | Ticket prices, best deals, moreThe Miami Heat face the Philadelphia 76ers in the NBA Play-in Tournament on Wednesday, April 17, 2024 (4/17/24) at Wells Fargo Center in Phi...
APRIL 15•NJ.COM
Nets' Lonnie Walker IV reacts to impending free-agency, moreAfter Sunday’s 107-86 loss at the Philadelphia 76ers, Brooklyn Nets guard Lonnie Walker IV discussed his impending free-agency and more.
APRIL 15•USATODAY.COM
NBA play-in games set: Heat-76ers, Hawks-Bulls, Lakers-Pelicans, Warriors-Kings
The field for the NBA's East play-in is set, and nothing on the bottom half of the playoff chase changed on the final day of the regular sea...APRIL 15
