Yabusele (knee) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
After starting eight of the last nine games for the 76ers, Yabusele will miss Saturday's game against Indiana. The 28-year-old big man has played well for Philadelphia this season, and his presence in the paint will be missed against the Pacers, with Joel Embiid (knee) also on the mend. Andre Drummond will likely be leaned on heavily to get the work done in the frontcourt.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Questionable vs. Indiana
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Yabusele (knee) has been listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers.
Yabusele has been helping shoulder the load in the paint for the 76ers with Embiid (knee) and Drummond (toe) on the mend. Even though Drummond may return Saturday against Indiana, the French import might not be able to bolster the frontcourt against Myles Turner and company on the road.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Efficient outing in victory
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Yabusele notched 17 points (6-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds and four assists in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 118-102 loss to the Thunder.
Yabusele led the 76ers' starting five in scoring in an efficient outing, albeit in a losing effort. The 29-year-old provided a burst of energy for the club throughout the contest, scoring nine of his 17 points in the third quarter as the 76ers attempted to claw back from a 15-point deficit. The big man has scored in double figures in three of his last five outings, and he continues to play significant minutes as the Philadelphia rotation has been hit hard by injuries.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Matches season high with five treys
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Yabusele registered 21 points (6-11 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal over 34 minutes during Wednesday's 109-103 win over the Wizards.
Making a spot start at center in place of the injured Joel Embiid (foot), Yabusele put together one of his finest performances of the season, supplying a full stat line and falling just one point shy of his season-high mark of 22 points set during the Nov. 27 loss to the Rockets. Wednesday was the 13th start of the season for Yabusele, who's now averaging 9.7 points, 6.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.3 threes in 29.1 minutes as part of Philadelphia's first unit. If both Embiid and Andre Drummond (toe) remain off the court for Friday's clash with New Orleans, Yabusele would figure to get all the minutes he can handle for the 76ers once more.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Double-double against Phoenix
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Yabusele totaled 14 points (5-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one block over 36 minutes during Monday's 109-99 loss to the Suns.
It was the second career double-double for Yabusele, with the first coming Nov. 22 against the Nets. The 29-year-old forward is having his most consistent stretch of the season, scoring in double digits in six of the last eight games (three starts) while averaging 11.9 points, 5.4 boards, 1.9 threes, 1.5 assists and 1.0 steals and shooting 54.1 percent from the floor and 42.9 percent (15-for-35) from beyond the arc.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Moves into starting five
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Yabusele will start Saturday's game against the Nets.
The 76ers will tweak their rotation Saturday with Yabusele replacing Kyle Lowry in the first unit while Kelly Oubre (hand) remains on the shelf. In 11 starts this season, Yabusele holds averages of 9.9 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 1.3 three-pointers.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Returning to bench
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Yabusele will come off the bench Thursday against Golden State, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Yabusele will return to his usual role following the return of Joel Embiid from a night off. Yabusele has scored in double figures in each of his last four appearances off the bench, averaging 14.3 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.5 steals during this hot stretch.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Not starting Monday
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Yabusele won't start Monday's game against the Hornets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
With Joel Embiid (face) out, the Sixers will start KJ Martin and Andre Drummond in the frontcourt, marking Yabusele's first appearance off the bench since Nov. 20. As a reserve this season (13 games), Yabusele has averaged 9.2 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals-plus-blocks in 20.3 minutes.
Yabusele racked up 15 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal over 37 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to the Magic.
Yabusele was efficient from the floor for the 76ers on Wednesday, also tying with Jared McCain for a team-high seven rebounds against a stiff Magic defense. Yabusele has now started seven games for Philadelphia this season, a period in which the 28-year-old veteran big man is averaging a serviceable 11.0 points, 8.6 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in 32.4 minutes per contest. As long as starting center Joel Embiid (knee) remains out, Yabusele is worth a look on waiver wires as a streamer for fantasy managers.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Pulls down 12 rebounds
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Yabusele finished with seven points (3-10 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 110-104 win over Charlotte.
Yabusele recorded a career-high 12 rebounds in the win, as he continues to fill in admirably for the shorthanded 76ers. Andre Drummond (ankle) will miss at least two more games and Joel Embiid (knee) just began his ramp-up process, so Yabusele could continue to provide streaming value for the foreseeable future.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Tallies double-double as starter
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Yabusele closed Friday's 113-98 victory over Brooklyn with 10 points (4-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 31 minutes.
Yabusele entered the starting lineup Friday with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, holding things down in the paint by leading all 76ers in rebounds while concluding as the lone Philadelphia player with a double-double. Yabusele set a new season high in rebounds, posting his first double-double of the year. He has now reached double figures in scoring on seven occasions, including in three of his last five contests.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Back to bench Friday
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Yabusele will come off the bench in Friday's game against the Magic.
Yabusele got the starting nod for the first time this season in Wednesday's loss to the Cavaliers, during which he supplied 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 31 minutes. While Andre Drummond is available for Friday's matchup, he is dealing with an illness, and Yabusele will likely play a significant role off the bench behind Joel Embiid.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Flirts with double-double in start
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Yabusele supplied 10 points (4-10 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 114-106 loss to Cleveland.
Yabusele moved into the starting lineup, filling for Joel Embiid who was given the night off as part of his injury management plan. With Andre Drummond also sidelined due to illness, it was Yabusele who served as the primary center option, playing at least 30 minutes for just the third time this season. Embiid will likely return for the next game, but given the struggles of Drummond, there is a chance Yabusele moves ahead of him in the rotation at some point in the near future.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Big numbers off bench
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Yabusele totaled 19 points (6-14 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and one block in 30 minutes off the bench during Monday's 118-116 loss to the Suns.
The 28-year-old big posted his best performance of the season, taking advantage of the continued absence of Joel Embiid (knee) and an ineffective night from Andre Drummond. Yabusele will likely be only the fourth or fifth man in the Sixers' frontcourt rotation once the roster is at full strength, but if he keeps delivering from beyond the arc -- he's 10-for-20 on three-point attempts over the last three games -- he could push his way into a bigger role.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Serviceable effort in loss
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Yabusele produced eight points (3-4 FG, 2-3 3Pt), two rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals across 19 minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 loss to the Pistons.
Yabusele managed to chip in across the board, delivering a much better performance than in his previous game against the Pacers. Thus far, he is averaging 6.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 1.5 steals and 0.8 three-pointers in 19.8 minutes per game. Given he is doing this without Joel Embiid (knee) on the floor, the long-term outlook is far from promising.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Double-double off bench Monday
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Yabusele posted 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists and one block over 21 minutes during Monday's 104-89 preseason victory over Atlanta.
After starting Saturday against the Celtics, Yabusele retreated to the bench Monday due to Andre Drummond (rest) returning to action, and the duo co-led with 11 rebounds each. Yabusele could see some starts during the 2024-25 regular season due to Joel Embiid playing under a game restriction, including not playing both halves of back-to-back sets.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Back to bench
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Yabusele won't start Monday's preseason game against the Hawks.
With Andre Drummond back in action, Yabusele will shift to the bench. He posted eight points (3-7 FG) in 20 minutes during his spot start against Boston on Saturday.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Struggles in starting role
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Yabusele totaled eight points (3-7 FG, 2-4 3Pt), three rebounds, two assists and one block in 20 minutes during Saturday's preseason loss to Boston.
Yabusele moved into the starting lineup with Philadelphia opting to rest the majority of its roster. Following an encouraging performance in the preseason opener, Yabusele failed to make the most of the opportunity Saturday. When the team is healthy, he is likely to slot in as the third-string center behind Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond, making him a non-factor in standard formats.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Starting Saturday
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Yabusele will start in Saturday's preseason game against the Celtics, Taylor Snow of the Celtics' official site reports.
Joel Embiid was not with the team during Friday's outing against the Timberwolves due to rest purposes, and his absence streak is expected to continue, allowing coach Nick Nurse to get a look at Yabusele in the starting five. The 28-year-old has looked solid during the preseason thus far, and he is expected to play a prominent role off the bench for the 76ers' frontcourt.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Goes perfect from field Monday
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Yabusele produced 15 points (6-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two assists, one rebound and one steal across 17 minutes during Monday's 139-84 preseason win over the NBL Breakers.
The 28-year-old slotted in as the backup center behind Andre Drummond with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting out. In his limited run, Yabusele was able to tie Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain and Reggie Jackson with a team-high 15 points. While the Breakers are not exactly NBA level competition, Yabusele's efficiency bodes well for his playing time during the regular season. The French forward will likely serve as the club's third-string center, and he is also expected to play minutes at power forward behind Caleb Martin.
