The full injury report for Saturday's game between the Philadelphia 76ers and New Orleans Pelicans.
The Philadelphia 76ers (26-21) are squaring off against Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, and the New Orleans Pelicans (13-37) at 7:30 PM ET Saturday in Philadelphia.
Philadelphia is entering this game coming off two consecutive wins over the Milwaukee Bucks and Sacramento Kings. Meanwhile, the Pelicans have won three of their last four matchups, with victories coming against the Memphis Grizzlies twice and the San Antonio Spurs.
Here's the full injury report for 76ers-Pelicans:
76ERS
Charles Bassey: Doubtful - G League; On Assignment
MarJon Beauchamp: Doubtful - G League; Two-Way
Johni Broome: Doubtful - G League; On Assignment
Quentin Grimes: Probable - Right Ankle; Sprain
Kelly Oubre Jr.: Available - Left Knee; Injury Recovery - Brace
Andre Drummond: Questionable - N/a; Illness
Paul George: Out - League Suspension
PELICANS
Trey Alexander: Out - G League - Two-Way
Hunter Dickinson: Out G League - Two-Way
Dejounte Murray: Out - Right Achilles; Rupture
The likely absences of Bassey, Beauchamp, and Broome are quite minor, as the three spend the majority of their time in the G League with the Delaware Blue Coats.
Grimes has missed the Sixers' last two games due to his right ankle sprain, but it appears he'll rejoin the rotation versus New Orleans. He has been in a bit of a slump as of late, not recording more than 15 points since Jan. 7. 76ers coach Nick Nurse has designed his rotation to where Grimes is meant to be the X-factor in the second unit, but he's failed to act as such in recent games.
His absence paved the way for sophomore guard Jared McCain to get valuable minutes after not seeing the floor for quite a while. With how McCain performed with Grimes sidelined, it shouldn't come as a surprise if Nurse looks to find minutes for both guards against the Pelicans.
Joel Embiid being off the injury report entirely is major news for the 76ers. Embiid has shined in the month of January, recording 30 or more points six times. Drummond being a late add to the injury report simply means Adem Bona will be called upon more often to support Embiid.
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