Observations on the shorthanded Sixers' loss to the Cavs ⬇️
VJ Edgecombe (lumbar contusion) is listed as questionable for Sixers-Cavs tomorrow.
Sixers say Tyrese Maxey has a right pinkie sprain and is out for at least the next two games.
Observations after the Sixers dropped to play-in territory with their loss to the Hawks ⬇️
Story here with the latest Sixers injury news, plus Nick Nurse on Adem Bona ⬇️
Sixers say Joel Embiid (right oblique) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week, has begun individual strength and conditioning.
VJ Edgecombe (back) did not practice, had an individual session post-practice.
Observations after the Sixers made a last-ditch push to pull out a win over the Jazz:
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Sixers vs. Jazz starters:
Maxey
Grimes
Watford
Barlow
Bona
Sixers say that VJ Edgecombe has a lumbar contusion.
Out tonight vs. the Jazz, will be re-evaluated before Sixers-Hawks.
Observations after the Sixers got trounced by the Spurs and VJ Edgecombe exited early:
VJ Edgecombe (lower back soreness) will not return, Sixers say.
New story: Maxey happy to take a rare pause following record-breaking, meaningful night ⬇️
Sixers had a video ready to roll after the first quarter honoring Tyrese Maxey’s new franchise record for made 3s.
A new record and MVP chants for Tyrese Maxey.
Maxey broke the record with his fourth 3-pointer of the first quarter.
Tyrese Maxey just tied Allen Iverson's Sixers record of 885 made threes.
Maxey got there in his 375th career game. Iverson played 722 with the Sixers.
Nick Nurse said Johni Broome is scheduled for his meniscus surgery on Saturday, for anyone keeping tabs
"I'm not sure it's gonna end his season, but it's going to be pretty close"
Observations on Joel Embiid's return and the Sixers' dominant win over the Pacers ⬇️
Observations after the Sixers snapped their skid by blowing out the T-Wolves ⬇️
Sixers say Johni Broome will "consult with medical professionals to determine next steps of his treatment plan" after suffering a lateral meniscus tear in his right knee during yesterday's Blue Coats game. No timeline yet.
Sixers say Joel Embiid has been cleared to continue his on-court work after meeting with doctors. Worked out today with player development coaches.
No formal update yet on his status for weekend back-to-back.
From last night: Observations on another Sixers loss without Joel Embiid ⬇️
Nick Nurse said he doesn’t anticipate Joel Embiid being out too long. Said the doctors ruled Embiid out for tonight, but he’ll practice tomorrow and they’ll see from there.