TRENDON WATFORD NEWS

Washington visits Philadelphia after Maxey's 44-point game

Philadelphia faces the Washington Wizards after Tyrese Maxey scored 44 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 142-134 overtime loss to the Atlanta Hawks

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Out for at least two weeks Watford (adductor) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact Watford went down during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Magic, and he's since been diagnosed with a left adductor strain. The injury is likely to keep the forward sidelined until the middle of December. With Watford out of action, the 76ers are likely to turn to Dominick Barlow and Justin Edwards to help pick up the slack in the frontcourt.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Anthony Black nets career-high 31 points, leads Orlando to 144-103 win over Philadelphia

Anthony Black scored 27 of his career-high 31 points in the first half, Franz Wagner added 21 points and the Orlando Magic routed the injury-depleted Philadelphia 76ers 144-103 in...

NOVEMBER 26 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. Magic Watford has ruled out for the rest of Tuesday's game against Orlando due to a left adductor strain, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports. He recorded eight points (2-2 FG, 4-4 FT),...

Impact Watford has been shut down for the rest of the night, but he'll have a few days to recover before his team's next matchup Friday against Brooklyn. Jabari Walker and Johni Broome could pick up a few additional minutes in the second half Tuesday in Watford's absence.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Exits early Tuesday Watford went to the locker room during the second quarter of Tuesday's game against the Magic due to an apparent groin injury, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Watford departed with 4:07 remaining in the half after looking to suffer the injury while bringing the ball up the court. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.

NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing from second unit Watford logged 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 127-117 loss to the Heat.

Impact The fifth-year forward already has one triple-double this season in a start against the Raptors on Nov. 8, and Watford came within sniffing distance of another as he led the Sixers in assists on the afternoon while finishing second in points and boards. His court time and usage remain inconsistent however, even with Joel Embiid (knee) and Kelly Oubre (knee) on the shelf -- Watford had failed to score in double digits in six straight games coming into Sunday, and he'd posted a goose egg in 14 minutes against the Bucks on Thursday. Until he begins to string solid performances together, Watford will be little more than a cheap DFS option for fantasy purposes.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bench role Monday Watford is not in the starting lineup ahead of Monday's game against the Clippers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Watford started the 76ers' past four games, even posting a triple-double in his first outing of that stretch, but will move back to the bench with Paul George (knee) entering the starting lineup for his season debut Monday. George will be on a minutes restriction early, so Watford should still have a role, though the LSU product will need to maintain a high level of play to keep earning consistent minutes as George ramps up.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

76ers' secret weapon may be difference-maker Philly desperately needs Trendon Watford has been playing excellently for the Philadelphia 76ers, and he's looking like a true difference-maker.

NOVEMBER 12 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

It took one game for the 76ers to figure out their starting power forward After posting a 20-point triple-double against the Raptors, Trendon Watford deserves to be the 76ers' starting power forward.

NOVEMBER 9 • THESIXERSENSE.COM

Trendon Watford talks comfort level with Sixers after career night Trendon Watford discusses his comfort level with the Philadelphia 76ers following his career performance against the Toronto Raptors.

NOVEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

Fullcourtpass: Joel Embiid on Trendon Watford's … Fullcourtpass: Joel Embiid on Trendon Watford's …

NOVEMBER 9 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Tyrese Maxey, Sixers react to Trendon Watford's big night vs. Raptors Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers react to Trendon Watford's big night in a win over the Toronto Raptors.

NOVEMBER 9 • USATODAY.COM

76ers overcome slow start to end Raptors' win streak Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29, and Trendon Watford recorded his first career triple-double as the Philadelphia 76ers b...

NOVEMBER 9 • THESTATE.COM

76ers' Trendon Watford Reaches Career Milestone vs Raptors Trendon Watford and the Philadelphia 76ers took care of business on Saturday night. With the Toronto Raptors in town, the Sixers fired up th...

NOVEMBER 9 • SI.COM

Maxey, Embiid lead Philadelphia 76ers to 130-120 win over Toronto Raptors

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, Joel Embiid added 29 and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Toronto Raptors 130-120

NOVEMBER 9 • Associated Press

Logs first triple-double of career Watford finished Saturday's 130-120 win over the Raptors with 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 17 rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 37 minutes.

Impact Watford was inserted into the 76ers' starting lineup for the first time this season, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. He led both teams with career highs in both rebounds and assists en route to the first triple-double of his five-year NBA career, and he finished third on the team in points behind Tyrese Maxey (31) and Joel Embiid (29). Watford's breakout performance Saturday should keep him in the 76ers' starting lineup, at least until Paul George (knee) is cleared to make his 2025-26 debut.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Watford will start in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.

Impact The fifth-year forward will get the starting nod against Toronto, pushing Jabari Walker to the bench. Over five regular-season appearances off the bench thus far, Watford has averaged 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 19.2 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Scores eight in loss Watford contributed eight points (2-4 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 113-111 loss to the Bulls.

Impact Watford was unable to follow up his 16/9/7 game Sunday in Brooklyn, but still was a solid contributor off the bench. With Paul George (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) nursing injuries, Watford may see himself in a prominent bench role again Wednesday against Cleveland.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Receives 18 minutes in debut Watford (hamstring) logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 139-134 overtime win over the Wizards.

Impact Sidelined for Philadelphia's first three games due to a tight left hamstring, Watford was cleared to make his season debut Tuesday and provided the 76ers with some reinforcement at forward while Paul George (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) were both out. Watford handled a meager 8.9 percent usage rate in the contest and came up empty in the defensive categories, but he finished second to only sixth man Quentin Grimes (39 minutes) in playing time among bench players. Even so, Watford is still likely to see his minutes get cut once the likes of George, Barlow and Jared McCain (thumb) return, and it wouldn't be surprising if Watford was cut out of head coach Nick Nurse's rotation entirely.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

76ers rally in fourth, beat Washington 139-134 in overtime to remain undefeated

Tyrese Maxey scored 39 points with 10 assists, and the Philadelphia 76ers stormed back with Joel Embiid on the bench, beating the Washington Wizards 139-134 in overtime to remain u...

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Good to go Tuesday Watford (hamstring) will play Tuesday against the Wizards, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Watford is all set to make his season debut after a hamstring issue delayed him to open the campaign. He's likely to be eased back into the mix, but there is a path to minutes for him with so many injuries in the frontcourt.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey leads Philadelphia against Washington after 43-point showing

Philadelphia faces the Washington Wizards after Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points in the 76ers' 136-124 victory over the Orlando Magic

OCTOBER 28 • Associated Press