OCTOBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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Joel Embiid Offers Health Update After Preseason Finale Sixers star Joel Embiid discusses his health following the preseason finale on Wednesday.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Wizards' Carey in concussion protocol after traffic accident
Vernon Carey Jr. of the Washington Wizards has entered the NBA’s concussion protocol following what the team says was a minor traffic accidentOCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press
Montrezl Harrell - Efficient effort in return Harrell turned in 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-4 FT), six rebounds and a pair of blocks over 16 minutes Wednesday versus the Hornets.
Impact Charlotte didn't have an answer for Harrell down low in his contest, allowing the big man to almost score at will. He should provide depth behind Joel Embiid this season and figures to be a useful fantasy option if Embiid -- who has a long track record of missed time -- sits at various points in the year. Harrell isn't a threat from beyond the arc, but he should contribute around the rim when he's on the floor.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
James Harden - Decent effort to close preseason Harden racked up 17 points (6-14 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five assists, three rebounds and a steal over 27 minutes Wednesday versus the Hornets.
Impact Harden's output aligns with his efforts for the Sixers last season, with an increased emphasis on facilitating a talented 76ers unit. Harden also posted a solid night from three as he aims to bounce back from a career-worst 33.0 percent from beyond the arc last season. He should remain one of the front-and-center scoring options in Philadelphia this season, perhaps even as more of a distributor than he has been at previous stops.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
JT Thor - Scores nine off bench Thor logged nine points (4-8 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two blocks and a steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 99-94 preseason loss to the 76ers.
Impact Thor came off the bench once again during Wednesday's preseason finale, but he had a team-high 28 minutes in the narrow loss. The 20-year-old saw limited playing time for the Hornets as a rookie last year and will likely face an uphill battle for minutes if he begins the 2022-23 campaign with Charlotte.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrese Maxey - Struggles with shot Wednesdsay Maxey tallied nine points (3-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), three rebounds, two assists and three steals over 27 minutes Wednesday against the Hornets.
Impact While Maxey contributed across the board in other categories Wednesday, he did struggle to knock down shots in the contest despite hoisting the third-most on the team behind Joel Embiid 17 attempts) and James Harden (15 attempts). Still, Maxey's shot volume is encouraging considering he played a modest 27 minutes, especially if it translates to a larger total when his minutes expand closer to the 35.3 per game he averaged last season.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
