Drummond will return to the bench for Thursday's game against the Warriors, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Joel Embiid (knee) is back and starting, and Drummond will shift back to a reserve role, so his value will dip. As a member of the second unit this season, Drummond has registered averages of 5.2 points and 6.9 rebounds per game.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Productive despite foul trouble
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Drummond posted 12 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 17 minutes during Tuesday's 121-102 victory over the Wizards.
Drummond played through his recent knee injury, tallying his second double-double in the past six games. He was limited to 17 minutes as a result of early foul trouble, although the fact that the game was a blowout likely had something to do with it as well. As long as he is relatively healthy, Drummond remains a must-roster player, at least until Joel Embiid (knee) is back playing regular basketball.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Starting Tuesday
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Drummond (knee) is available and starting Tuesday against the Wizards.
The veteran big man will shake off his questionable tag due to a right knee contusion and enter the starting lineup with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined. Over his last five starts, Drummond has averaged 7.4 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.4 blocks in 24.6 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Goes through shootaround
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Drummond (knee) participated in Tuesday's morning shootaround, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Drummond left Sunday's game against the Hawks early and did not return due to right knee soreness, but he's carrying a questionable tag for Tuesday's game against the Wizards on the official injury report. For what it's worth, Drummond was wearing a starter's practice jersey at the morning shootaround -- Joel Embiid (knee) has already been ruled out.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Questionable for Tuesday
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Drummond (knee) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Drummond attempted to play through the knee issue during Sunday's loss to the Hawks, but he only managed to log six minutes before tapping out after halftime. The 76ers have a four-game week during Week 7, so it might make sense to give Drummond the night off. If he is forced to join Joel Embiid (knee) on the inactive list, Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow would see a boost.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Exits early Sunday
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Drummond left Sunday's game against the Hawks early and did not return due to right knee soreness, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Drummond came into Sunday's game dealing with a right knee contusion, and head coach Nick Nurse said postgame that soreness reemerged in the knee, causing Drummond to be ruled out for the second half of the game. Drummond concludes the contest with two points (1-1 FG) and one rebound in five minutes. If he is forced to miss time, Adem Bona could see an increased role.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Available Sunday
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Drummond (knee) will be available off the bench in Sunday's game against the Hawks, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
The veteran center won't miss additional time after sustaining a right knee contusion in Friday's win over the Nets, though he'll slide to the bench with Joel Embiid (knee) back in action. In his last five outings off the bench, Drummond has averaged 6.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks across 18.2 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Iffy for Sunday
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Drummond (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
Drummond sustained a right knee injury in Friday's win over the Nets, though an MRI revealed no structural damage, and he's now being listed as questionable due to a knee contusion. If the veteran big man is unable to play Sunday, Adem Bona will likely get the starting nod with Joel Embiid (knee) out.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: No structural damage to knee
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An MRI revealed no structural damage to Drummond's right knee, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Drummond injured his right knee during the first half of the 76ers' 115-103 win over the Nets on Friday, and the veteran center was unable to return to the contest. The good news is that Drummond appears to have avoided a serious injury, though it remains to be seen whether he'll be available to play Sunday against the Hawks. Adem Bona would be poised for a larger role if Drummond were to miss time.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Won't return Friday
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Drummond will not return to Friday's game against the Nets due to a right knee sprain, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Drummond landed awkwardly on his right knee after contesting a shot, and he went down right away. He was unable to put any weight on his right leg as he was helped off the court, so it's not surprising to see him ruled out for the remainder of the game. For now, Drummond should be considered doubtful for Sunday's game against the Hawks.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Exits game with right leg injury
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Drummond exited Friday's game against the Nets with an apparent right leg injury, Erin Grugan of SBNation reports.
Drummond was in a great deal of pain as he was helped off the court, and he was unable to put any weight on his right leg, so he should be considered doubtful to return. Adem Bona and Dominick Barlow will see a boost if Drummond needs to miss some games moving forward.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Dominates glass in Sunday's loss
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Drummond closed with 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 24 rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 38 minutes during Sunday's 127-117 loss to the Heat.
The 24 boards were the most by any player in the NBA this season, topping the 22 that Detroit's Jalen Duren pulled down Nov. 5 against Utah. Drummond has started seven straight games while the Sixers wait for Joel Embiid (knee) to recover from his latest injury, recording double-doubles in six of them. Over that stretch, Drummond is averaging 12.0 points, 14.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks, 0.9 steals and 0.9 threes in 33.1 minutes per game.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Strong double-double in win
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Drummond ended Monday's 110-108 win over the Clippers with 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 18 rebounds and one steal across 38 minutes.
Drummond has filled in admirably for Joel Embiid (knee), averaging 14.3 points, 13.5 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.8 steals, 0.5 blocks and 1.3 threes across 35.5 minutes in his last four games (all starts and all double-doubles). Drummond will continue to see increased usage until Embiid returns and is a must-add player.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Double-doubles in loss
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Drummond contributed 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 36 minutes during Friday's 114-105 loss to the Pistons.
With Drummond dropping in his sixth made three-pointer of the season, he set a new personal best for three-pointers made, and he's now 6-for-14 from distance on the year. He looks comfortable firing away from long range, so it seems the 32-year-old big man has truly added a three-point stroke to his repertoire. He's been playing well as Philly's fill-in starter over the past three games with Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, posting averages of 14.3 points, 12.0 rebounds and 1.3 triples a night.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Powers way to another double-double
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Drummond chipped in 14 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds and one block in 33 minutes during Tuesday's 102-100 victory over the Celtics.
Drummond has been a solid contributor for the Sixers in two consecutive spot starts while Joel Embiid shakes off a knee injury. Drummond has recorded a double-double in back-to-back appearances and now has three such outings in 10 games thus far. The big man should continue to provide fantasy value on the boards and in the scoring column while Embiid is sidelined.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Posts double-double in spot start
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Drummond logged 17 points (6-9 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 35 minutes during Sunday's 111-108 loss to the Pistons.
Drummond got the start Sunday due to the absence of Joel Embiid (knee) on the second leg of a back-to-back set, and he responded by delivering his second double-double of the season. The veteran big man can be a solid streaming option thanks to his ability to decent stats when given enough playing time. However, as long as Embiid remains healthy and active, Drummond's upside will be limited to sporadic minutes and a few starts here and there, limiting his fantasy value considerably.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Starting Sunday
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Drummond will start Sunday's game against the Knicks.
The veteran big man draws his first start of the season due to Joel Embiid (knee) being out of the lineup. Drummond is averaging 6.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 1.2 blocks in 18.2 minutes per contest over his last five appearances.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Double-double off bench
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Drummond finished Wednesday's 132-121 loss to the Cavaliers with 13 points (6-7 FG, 1-1 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes.
It was Adem Bona who drew the start at center due to Joel Embiid (rest) sitting out of Wednesday's game. However, Bona played just 18 minutes to Drummond's 28, a season high for the latter, as he led both teams in rebounding en route to his first double-double of the season. Drummond is averaging 5.9 points, 7.6 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 0.9 steals over 16.7 minutes per game this season.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Grabs eight boards in win
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Drummond closed Sunday's 129-105 victory over Brooklyn with five points (2-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, one block and one steal over 23 minutes.
Drummond saw increased playing time in Joel Embiid's (injury management) absence and was able to make an impact. It's also worth noting that despite not starting over Adem Bona, Drummond still posted more points and rebounds while seeing more minutes. However, when Embiid returns Tuesday against Chicago, Drummond will likely shift back to his role as the team's third-string center.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Snags 13 rebounds
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Drummond posted seven points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and two steals in 16 minutes during Saturday's 125-121 victory over the Hornets.
Drummond maximized his minutes, pulling down a game-high 13 rebounds while anchoring the paint. The veteran big man played just three minutes in the 76ers' season opener Wednesday but saw an expanded opportunity Saturday, logging more time than fellow reserve Adem Bona. With Dominick Barlow (elbow) exiting early and Joel Embiid on a minutes restriction to open the year, Drummond could see steady involvement if he continues to produce effectively in the interior.
