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PHI • Center • #1
2 days ago
With Joel Embiid unavailable for injury management reasons, Drummond was tabbed to fill the void in the starting lineup on Sunday. And the veteran center came through with a performance on par with what many fantasy managers expected of Drummond when he first joined the 76ers. He recorded a complete stat line on Sunday, including his first game this season with multiple three-pointers. Adem Bona, who was Embiid’s replacement in past games, played 12 minutes off the bench, finishing with two points, four rebounds, one steal and three blocks. Unfortunately, neither will be of much value during Week 4, as the 76ers play just two games.
PHI • Center • #1
2 days ago
The 76ers are without Joel Embiid for Sunday’s game, as it’s the second game of a back-to-back. He’ll be replaced in the lineup by Drummond, who has outperformed Adem Bona on most nights. Bona will be in the rotation, but his streaming value is not as high when asked to come off the bench.
Source: Philadelphia 76ers
PHI • Center • #1
about 1 month ago
Ineffective in the eight minutes he played on Thursday, Drummond was far more active two days later. While he did not do much scoring, the 10 rebounds and one steal were indicators of a better performance. Adem Bona (2/1/0/1/1) played 20 minutes as Joel Embiid’s replacement in the starting lineup and appears ticketed for the backup center role. However, he did not perform well enough in Abu Dhabi to clearly separate himself from Drummond. While this isn’t a huge position battle for fantasy purposes, the winner will likely have streaming opportunities due to Embiid’s injury history.
PHI • Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Drummond was one of many 76ers to see their 2024-25 season end prematurely due to injury, with a toe injury sidelining him. The veteran center said Friday that he feels he’s back to full strength, which should make for a competitive battle for the backup center role. Either Drummond or Adem Bona stands to take on that responsibility, which has added importance due to starter Joel Embiid’s injury history. Bona offers a higher upside for deep-league managers seeking an “insurance policy” for Embiid, but Drummond can be an effective rebounder and finisher.
Source: Paul Hudrick
PHI • Center • #1
about 2 months ago
Drummond was one of many 76ers to see their 2024-25 season end prematurely due to injury, with a toe injury sidelining him. The veteran center said Friday that he feels he’s back to full strength, which should make for a competitive battle for the backup center role. Either Drummond or Adem Bona stands to take on that responsibility, which has added importance due to starter Joel Embiid’s injury history. Bona offers a higher upside for deep-league managers seeking an “insurance policy” for Embiid, but Drummond can be an effective rebounder and finisher.
Source: Paul Hudrick
PHI • Center • #1
5 months ago
Drummond played well in a reserve role behind Joel Embiid in 2024-25, and rather than test the free agent market, he’ll return to the Sixers for another season with a similar role. Fantasy managers can expect solid numbers when Drummond is thrust into the starting lineup, but he’s not typically worth utilizing when Embiid is healthy.
Source: Shams Charania
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Given the updated timeline, fantasy managers who may have stashed Drummond in an IL+ slot can let him go. At the earliest, he won’t be available to play until April 7, which is the first day of Week 23. Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona will handle the center responsibilities moving forward, with Yabusele offering the safer fantasy floor.
Source: Austin Krell
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Both centers will remain sidelined for another game, with Drummond missing his fifth in a row. Guerschon Yabusele and Oshae Brissett will continue to be the center options for Philly, with Yabusele being the better option for fantasy managers.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond and Bona remain sidelined, with the former missing his fourth-straight game. Guerschon Yabusele is questionable for Wednesday’s game and would be the starting center if allowed to play. However, if Yabusele cannot play, the 76ers may give Oshae Brissett another start. He would be worth streaming in this spot, even though Brissett is not a center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond missed time earlier this season with a toe injury and now it’s keeping him out again. Edwards had been starting recently for the injured Paul George. With both of them out, Adem Bona and Alex Reese figure to pick up additional minutes Friday.
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond missed time earlier this season with an injury to the same toe, and now it may keep him out of Philadelphia’s next game. Guerschon Yabusele is set to return after a one-game absence, though Adem Bona should still be in line to play extra minutes if Drummond is sidelined.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond missed Monday’s game after not seeing the floor in the second half on Sunday. If he returns, he will likely be back in the starting lineup, which would push Lonnie Walker IV or Jared Butler back to the bench after they started in a smaller lineup on Monday. If Drummond remains out, Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona will continue to split the minutes at center.
Source: NBA Injury Report
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond did not play in the second half of Sunday’s win over the Jazz and will not play on Monday night. Adem Bona, who recorded his first double-double and a career-high five blocks, could be the replacement in the starting lineup. The 76ers can also go small, shifting Guerschon Yabusele to the five, but Bona would still experience an increase in playing time.
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game due to illness, Drummond is available and will start. Philadelphia sticks with the quintet that began Thursday’s loss to the Celtics, as Tyrese Maxey and Paul George remain out.
Source: NBA Lineups
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond’s status for Sunday is up in the air. The big man could be replaced by Guesrschon Yabusele at center and Adem Bona will also get a chance to make more of an impact off the bench.
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond got the starting nod at center, and he could remain entrenched in that role with Joel Embiid done for the season. Drummond averaged 8.1 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 24 minutes across 18 previous starts, and Monday’s rebound total represents a new season high.
PHI • Center • #1
8 months ago
Drummond remained in the starting lineup for Philadelphia just one day after it was announced that Joel Embiid (knee) would miss the rest of the season. Drummond is currently rostered in 27 percent of Yahoo! leagues, but that will likely change quickly. He only needed 21 minutes to record a double-double and lead both teams in rebounding. Guerschon Yabusele filled out the other 27 minutes at center and contributed 18 points, six rebounds, five assists and five three-pointers. Both should be considered must-roster players for the rest of the season.
PHI • Center • #1
9 months ago
With Joel Embiid (knee) and Guerschon Yabusele (eye) out, Drummond moved into the starting lineup Wednesday night. While the scoring output was limited, the rebounds, assists and steals can be helpful to deep-league managers. During the game, ESPN’s Cassidy Hubbarth reported that there may be more clarity regarding Embiid’s status coming within the next 48 hours, which will impact Drummond’s fantasy prospects for the rest of the season. Rostered in 11 percent of Yahoo! leagues, he may become a “must-add” player by the end of Week 17.