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76ers' Jabari Walker: Double-doubles off bench Monday
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Walker recorded 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-5 3Pt), 11 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 19 minutes off the bench in Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.
Walker made his presence felt on the glass, finishing with a game-high 11 rebounds and joining Saint Thomas as one of two Philadelphia players to record a double-double. Walker also provided perimeter production, connecting on three of five attempts from beyond the arc, and contributed defensively with a steal and a block. Walker's ability to provide frontcourt depth while stretching the floor gives him a useful skill set as he attempts to carve out consistent minutes in Philadelphia's rotation.
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76ers' Caleb Love: Provides spark off bench Monday
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Love supplied 15 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two blocks across 23 minutes off the bench in Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.
Love ranked second on the team in both points and assists, and the promising playmaker made a good impression in his first taste of preseason action. The two-way guard faces plenty of competition for regular-season opportunities in Philadelphia's backcourt, but his combination of shotmaking and secondary playmaking made for an encouraging preseason showing.
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76ers' VJ Edgecombe: Hands out seven assists Monday
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Edgecombe supplied 12 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and seven assists across 20 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.
Edgecombe was one of six Philadelphia players to score in double digits in this preseason opener, and the second-year guard also led the team in assists, showing what he can do when given the keys to a bigger playmaking role. He isn't expected to have that same role once the regular season starts, though, as he'll share the court with accomplished playmakers who weren't available for this preseason tune-up, such as LeBron James (rest) and Tyrese Maxey (rest).
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76ers' Jaylen Brown: Drops 22 points in preseason win
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Brown contributed 22 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block across 17 minutes in Monday's 120-97 preseason win over the Knicks.
With LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey sitting out the 76ers' preseason opener, VJ Edgecombe and Brown ran the show. The star forward didn't play in the second half but still erupted for a game-high 22 points, scoring 13 in the first quarter alone. He also turned in an efficient shooting performance and tied for the game-high mark in triples made.
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76ers' Ariel Hukporti: Fails to return Monday
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Hukporti didn't return to Monday's preseason game against the Knicks due to an Achilles injury and will undergo an MRI on Tuesday, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He didn't score (0-1 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and recorded one assist in five minutes before exiting.
The team has yet to release any additional information on Hukporti's injury, but the fact that he's been diagnosed with an Achilles injury and needed help off the court is concerning. The Sixers will presumably wait until he undergoes additional imaging Tuesday before putting out on update on his availability going forward.
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76ers' Ariel Hukporti: Picks up ankle injury
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Hukporti was helped to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's preseason game against the Knicks after suffering an apparent right calf/ankle injury, Kristian Winfield of the New York Daily News reports.
Hukporti appeared to grab at his lower leg or ankle after taking a tumble, and he needed the assistance of his teammates to make it down the tunnel. It seems unlikely that he'll return to Monday's exhibition after he was unable put much weight on his injured ankle.
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76ers' Ariel Hukporti: Starting Monday
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Hukporti will start in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.
Hukporti is getting the start with Joel Embiid (rest) sitting this one out, but he'll return to a reserve role once the regular season gets underway. Hukporti is not expected to be a consistent part of the 76ers' rotation.
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76ers' Kentavious Caldwell-Pope: Starting Monday
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Caldwell-Pope will start in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks.
Joining Caldwell-Pope in the first unit for Monday's exhibition will be VJ Edgecombe, Jaylen Brown, Dean Wade and Ariel Hukporti. Caldwell-Pope will likely receive some spot starts throughout the year when some of the other vets need a night off, but when the team is at full strength, he'll be operating in a reserve role.
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76ers' Dean Wade: Starting preseason opener
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Wade will start Monday's preseason game against the Knicks.
LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are all sitting out the preseason opener for rest purposes, opening the door for Wade to enter the first unit. He'll be joined in the starting five by Jaylen Brown, VJ Edgecombe, Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and Ariel Hukporti.
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76ers' Jaylen Brown: Set to make Philadelphia debut Monday
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Brown will make his 76ers debut in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Sean Grande of NBC Sports Boston reports.
Among others, LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey will all sit out the Sixers' preseason opener, though Brown will suit up. The star forward was traded to Philadelphia on July 1 following a career year with Boston in 2025-26, during which he averaged 28.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 5.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 34.4 minutes per game in 71 regular-season outings.
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76ers' Anfernee Simons: Sitting out Monday
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Simons (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Simons will join Joel Embiid, LeBron James and Tyrese Maxey on the sidelines for the preseason opener. It's unclear whether Simons is dealing with an injury or not, but if he isn't, his exclusion from the opener would signal that his spot in the rotation is fairly secure heading into his first season with Philadelphia.
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76ers' Dominick Barlow: Resting Monday
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Barlow will be rested for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Barlow also didn't participate in Saturday's team scrimmage. With Philadelphia thin in the frontcourt due to injuries to Adem Bona (foot) and Tacko Fall (hip), Barlow could see opportunities at center once he's available.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Not yet cleared
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Bona (foot) will not play in Monday's preseason opener against New York, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Bona has been sidelined by a foot sprain suffered during FIBA competition and has yet to practice during training camp. Coach Nick Nurse recently expressed optimism that Bona could return for a couple of Philadelphia's preseason contests, making his status worth monitoring over the coming days.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Resting Monday
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Maxey (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
With Maxey, LeBron James, Joel Embiid and Anfernee Simons all resting during the preseason opener, more usage will be available for second-year guard VJ Edgecombe and rookie Labaron Philon. It's unclear if Maxey will be available for Thursday's preseason game in Brooklyn.
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76ers' LeBron James: Won't debut Monday
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James (rest) has been ruled out for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
James won't make his 76ers debut Monday and will be joined on the sidelines by Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. James is dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot as he prepares for his first season with the 76ers. His longtime trainer, Mike Mancias, is reportedly giving the 41-year-old's left foot special attention during his daily pre-practice routine while continuing to manage the lower-back issues that caused James to miss the first month of the 2025-26 regular season with sciatica. The arthritis isn't necessarily new, as James appeared on injury reports with left foot arthritis last season, but Philadelphia has already discussed managing his workload and back-to-backs, making his availability worth monitoring throughout his 24th NBA campaign.
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76ers' Joel Embiid: Won't play Monday
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Embiid (rest) won't play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Embiid, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey and Anfernee Simons, among others, will take a seat for the preseason opener, leaving plenty of usage available for second-year guard VJ Edgecombe and rookie Labaron Philon. It's unclear if Embiid will suit up Thursday in Brooklyn, but the big man's workload will continue to be closely managed during the 2026-27 season.
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76ers' LeBron James: Managing foot arthritis
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James is dealing with chronic arthritis in his left foot as he prepares for his first season with the 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reports.
James' longtime trainer, Mike Mancias, is reportedly giving the 41-year-old's left foot special attention during his daily pre-practice routine, while also continuing to manage the lower-back issues that caused James to miss the first month of the 2025-26 regular season with sciatica. The arthritis isn't necessarily a new issue, as James appeared on injury reports with left foot arthritis last season, but Philadelphia has already discussed managing his workload and back-to-backs, making his availability worth monitoring throughout his 24th NBA campaign.
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76ers' Jaylen Brown: Learning new system in Philly
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Brown stated Thursday that he's in the process of learning an entire new system in Philadelphia, Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Brown noted that he's been grateful for his teammate Tyrese Maxey during the install, as Maxey has reportedly been an excellent communicator and leader to start camp, per Austin Krell of OnPattison.com. The 29-year-old will have a few more weeks to get used to this new system before the 76ers open the 2026-27 season against the Knicks on Oct. 20.
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76ers' Adem Bona: Re-evaluation coming up
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76ers coach Nick Nurse said Bona (foot) will be re-evaluated in a couple days, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Bona has been recovering from a foot sprain he suffered during the offseason. According to Nurse, there's a chance he could be back for a portion of the preseason. Bona is currently penciled in as Joel Embiid's backup for the upcoming season.
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76ers' Tacko Fall: Dealing with hip issue
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Fall was diagnosed with a left hip strain Thursday and will miss at least two weeks, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
This is a tough blow for Fall, as he's already facing an uphill battle to make the final roster. A return Oct. 16 isn't out of the question based on this timetable.
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