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Nicolas Batum - Ruled out for Friday Batum (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Batum continues to deal with a right hamstring strain that will force him to miss a fifth consecutive game, but the 76ers hope he'll be able to return to action Saturday against the Bulls. It's unclear whether he'll face a minutes restriction if he's given the green light Saturday. Kelly Oubre, Marcus Morris and Robert Covington are candidates to see increased roles once again Friday.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joel Embiid - Still sidelined Friday Embiid (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Rockets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Impact Embiid will be unavailable for a third consecutive game due to a sprained right ankle. He wasn't with the team for Wednesday's matchup in Orlando, and it's unclear whether he's joined the 76ers as their road trip continues. The 29-year-old's next chance to return will be Saturday against the Bulls, but it wouldn't be surprising to see him remain out for the second half of the back-to-back set. Paul Reed will likely continue to serve as the starting center while Embiid is sidelined.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Isaac - Iffy for Friday Isaac (hamstring) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Isaac has missed the past two games due to a sore right hamstring, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Friday. If he sits out again, Chuma Okeke and Caleb Houstan could continue to see an uptick in playing time.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gary Harris - Questionable for Friday Harris (calf) is questionable for Friday's game against the Knicks.
Impact Harris missed Wednesday's loss to the 76ers due to his calf injury, and it's unclear whether he'll be able to return to action Friday. The Magic have a lengthy injury report once again for Friday's matchup, so Harris could see a slightly increased role if he's available.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Joe Ingles - Still out Ingles (ankle) won't play in Friday's game versus the Knicks.
Impact Ingles will miss his seventh straight game Friday while dealing with a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Phoenix.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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