76ers vs. Knicks Injury Report: Multiple Key Contributors Questionable for Philadelphia

The Philadelphia 76ers (0-0) are preparing for their first matchup of the season against their division rival, the New York Knicks (0-0), Tuesday night at 7PM ET at Madison Square Garden. 

The Knicks will be receiving their championship rings, while the 76ers will be unveiling their new lineup of all-stars, including LeBron James and Jaylen Brown. Joel Embiid will be sporting his new slender look as the 76ers look to start their season off right with a victory.  However, there are some players who may not be available for the first game of the season. 

Here is the injury report for the 76ers-Knicks:

76ers

Dean Wade: Questionable - Ankle

Anfernee Simons: Questionable - Hamstring

Adem Bona: Questionable - Foot

Tacko Fall: Out - Hip

Dominick Barlow: Out - Back

Ariel Hukporti: Out - Achilles

Knicks

No injuries listed.

With all the injuries for the 76ers, it could be a rough start to the season. This could mean a heavy dose of LeBron James and Joel Embiid for the Knicks to go up against. While Hukporti and Fall were already expected to be out, having Wade and Simons on this list is a bit of a shock. Simons suffered his ankle injury in the last preseason game, and it put a wrench into the 76ers' game plan. Bona being questionable is a bit of a positive because there were doubts he could be ready for the start.

Wade was expected to play center this season given some of the injuries at that position. His size and defensive qualities made a perfect candidate to fill in while they try to get healthy.  Now with him potentially out, there is only James left to assume that role when the 76ers deem it necessary.  Bona being healthy would have made things easier, but considering he too is on the injury report, it makes all of this a bit of a whirlwind. 

Simons has been dealing with his hamstring injury since game one of the preseason. He was expected to play a big role off the bench. Simons was going to be the team's spark plug with his offensive talent. This could mean that Labaron Philon could see some minutes or Kentavious Caldwell-Pope could see extended minutes on the court.

No matter what, the 'Big Four' will be making their season debut, and fans can’t wait to see the unveiling of the Knicks championship banner. This season is going to be full of fireworks, and it’s going to start at Madison Square Garden.