76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Starting against Pacers
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Yabusele (knee) is in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Indiana, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
After missing Wednesday's game against the Raptors with knee soreness, Yabusele will jump into the starting lineup in the absence of Andre Drummond (toe). Yabusele has averaged 10.9 points, 4.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.0 threes in 28.5 minutes across his last 11 games as a starter.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Good to go against Indiana
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Yabusele (knee) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Pacers.
Yabusele will return to action Friday after missing Philadelphia's previous contest due to right knee soreness. With Andre Drummond (toe) questionable, Yabusele could draw another start at center against Indiana if Drummond is ruled out.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Ruled out Wednesday
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Yabusele (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
After starting the last five games for the 76ers, Yabusele will miss Wednesday's game in Toronto. Philadelphia has dealt with several injury problems this season in the frontcourt, with Joel Embiid (knee) ruled out for the season and Andre Drummond (illness) in and out of the lineup. Due to these injuries piling up, Adem Bona could see an increased workload.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Iffy for Wednesday
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Yabusele is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Raptors with right knee soreness.
Yabusele was a late addition to a growing injury report for the 76ers -- Andre Drummond (illness) and Kelly Oubre (ankle) are also questionable. If Yabusele is held out of this contest, players such as Justin Edwards and Ricky Council could step into larger roles for the 76ers.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Supplies 18 points in loss
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Yabusele totaled 18 points (7-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), seven rebounds and two steals over 36 minutes during Tuesday's 126-112 loss to the Timberwolves.
Making his second straight start, Yabusele produced much better numbers than he did Monday against Portland, when he managed only nine points and three boards in 35 minutes. Philly is still trying to figure out its frontcourt with Joel Embiid (knee) ruled out for the rest of the season, but Yabusele should have a significant role, whether he's in the starting five or on the second unit. Over the first three games in March, the 29-year-old is averaging 15.0 points, 5.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists and 2.7 threes in 32.7 minutes a contest.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Promoted to starting lineup
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Yabusele is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Portland, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
With both Kelly Oubre (illness) and Paul George (groin) out against the Trail Blazers, the 76ers have moved Yabusele into the starting lineup along with Justin Edwards. Across his last six games as a starter, Yabusele has averaged 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers in 28.5 minutes.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Strong effort off bench
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Yabusele amassed 18 points (5-8 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes off the bench during Saturday's 126-119 victory over the Warriors.
The Sixers are going with a starting frontcourt of Andre Drummond, Paul George and Kelly Oubre for now with Joel Embiid (knee) shut down for the rest of the season, but Yabusele saw a significant workload on the second unit in his return from a one-game absence due to an eye abrasion. The 29-year-old big tied his season high with five made three-pointers, while the five assists represented his best performance in that category since Jan. 15.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Yabusele (eye) is out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
After sustaining a corneal abrasion in Monday's loss to Chicago, Yabusele will need to miss at least one game due to the issue. The veteran big man's next chance to suit up comes Saturday against Golden State. With Joel Embiid (knee) also unavailable against New York, Andre Drummond could be set to make a spot start down low while Adem Bona sees more playing time off the bench.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Dealing with corneal abrasion
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Yabusele has officially been diagnosed with a corneal abrasion in one eye and is dealing with swelling in his other eye, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Yabusele left Monday's game at the beginning of the second half after getting hit in the face and did not end up returning. He ended his night without scoring (0-4 FG, 0-3 3Pt) but added a rebound, an assist and a steal over 13 minutes. His situation is worth monitoring, as he may not be available for Wednesday's game against the Knicks. With Joel Embiid (knee) also uncertain for Wednesday, look to Andre Drummond and Adem Bona to fill the center position for the time being.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Leads bench in loss
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Yabusele racked up 18 points (7-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes during Sunday's 135-127 loss to Milwaukee.
Yabusele came off the bench Sunday after missing Friday's loss to Miami due to right knee soreness. The big man was on fire during his return, leading the Philadelphia bench in scoring while making shots at an extremely efficient rate. The 29-year-old has provided a spark for the Sixers all season -- whether off the bench or in the starting five -- logging 25 outings with double-digit points through 49 regular-season appearances.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Probable against Milwaukee
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Yabusele (knee) has been listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
After missing Friday's loss to the Pistons, Yabusele is trending toward getting back on the floor Sunday against Milwaukee. The 28-year-old big man has played well for Philadelphia this season, averaging career-high numbers across the board with 11.1 points, 57 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Ruled out Friday
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Yabusele (knee) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Detroit, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Yabusele will miss his first game in over two weeks due to right knee soreness. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Bucks. With the big man sidelined and Andre Drummond (toe) listed as questionable, Adem Bona could see an uptick in playing time behind Joel Embiid.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Questionable against Pistons
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Yabusele (knee) is questionable for Friday's game against the Pistons.
Although the 76ers are getting healthier, Yabusele's absence would be a significant loss Friday. The veteran big man has averaged 16.4 points, 6.8 rebounds, 2.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.6 threes in 31.4 minutes while shooting 41.9 percent from beyond the arc across his last eight outings (seven starts). If Yabusele sits out Friday, Justin Edwards and Eric Gordon would likely soak up additional minutes in Philadelphia's rotation.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Racks up 21 points
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Yabusele accumulated 21 points (8-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-3 FT), six rebounds and one steal across 36 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to Boston.
For the sixth time in his career, Yabusele reached at least 20 points in the loss. He's been playing a ton of minutes and soaking up plenty of usage for the shorthanded 76ers, but it's worth noting that everyone on the roster outside of Jared McCain (knee) returned to practice Monday. Yabusele is likely to remain a key part of the rotation, however.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Hits for career-high 28 in loss
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Yabusele closed with 28 points (12-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists and three steals across 36 minutes during Friday's 137-134 loss to Denver.
Making his fifth straight start while Caleb Martin (hip) remains in street clothes, Yasubele produced a career high in points as a secondary scoring option in the Sixers' offense behind Tyrese Maxey. Yasubele has seen his usage increase in the latter half of January, and he's averaged 15.2 points, 6.7 boards, 3.0 assists, 1.8 threes and 1.3 steals over the last six games in 30.0 minutes a contest, but his volume should shrink once Joel Embiid (knee) or Paul George (finger) is able to get back onto the court.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Listed as probable for Tuesday
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Yabusele (knee) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers.
Yabusele has some mild swelling, but it's not expected to keep him out of the lineup. Both Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) will remain on the shelf, so Yabusele is likely to be heavily involved Tuesday.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Inserted into starting lineup
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Yabusele is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Cavaliers.
Yabusele will enter the starting lineup Friday with Joel Embiid (knee) and Andre Drummond (toe) out. Yabusele is averaging 12.2 points, 6.0 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 34.6 minutes across his last five starting appearances.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Scores 22 points in return
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Yabusele (knee) registered 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 loss to the Nuggets.
Yabusele returned from a two-game absence due to a knee injury and didn't waste time to make his presence felt off the bench. With Joel Embiid (knee) still sidelined and uncertain to be available for Friday's game against the Cavaliers, it wouldn't be surprising if Yabusele returns to the starting unit in place of Andre Drummond. It's worth noting Yabusele has alternated between the starting lineup and the bench of late, but he's found a way to score in double digits in five of his 10 appearances in January.
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Good to go Tuesday
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Yabusele (knee) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Nuggets, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Yabusele has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Philadelphia's previous two contests due to a knee injury. With Joel Embiid (knee) still out, Yabusele should reclaim the starting center job from Andre Drummond (toe).
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76ers' Guerschon Yabusele: Uncertain for Tuesday
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Yabusele (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Nuggets.
With Andre Drummond (toe) iffy and Joel Embiid (knee) out for the 76ers on Tuesday, the team's frontcourt could be severely undermanned. If Yabusele cannot play through his knee injury, Philadelphia could be forced to turn to a timeshare featuring Adem Bona and Pete Nance at center against Denver.
