If the Sixers ultimately pivot in the direction of being sellers at the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline -- which seems likely given the team's poor record, hellish schedule in the weeks ahead and Joel Embiid's left knee swelling causing a significant delay in his return to action.
If the 76ers decide to be sellers at the trade deadline, two specific players were named as the most likely to be traded.
Yabusele (knee) registered 22 points (8-13 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 24 minutes during Tuesday's 144-109 loss to the Nuggets. Yabusele returned from a two-game absence due to a knee injury and didn't waste time to make his presence felt off the bench.
Yabusele has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Philadelphia's previous two contests due to a knee injury. With Joel Embiid (knee) still out, Yabusele should reclaim the starting center job from Andre Drummond (toe).
The Philadelphia 76ers offer injury updates on Paul George, Andre Drummond, and others ahead of their 3-game road trip.
The big man’s availability has also been key as Joel Embiid and Andre Drummond have struggled to stay healthy.
The state of the center position for the Philadelphia 76ers has been in a bad spot lately. Seeing the steady absences of Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid, the Si
MILWAUKEE — Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele will miss Sunday’s 76ers game at the Bucks with groin tightness and knee swelling, respectively. Both players also missed Saturday’s loss at the Indiana Pacers.
Here is the official status of Philadelphia 76ers forwards Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele against the Milwaukee Bucks.
Guerschon Yabusele is a terrific offensive rebounder, but he's found a niche within that to generate extra possessions.
Paul George and Guerschon Yabusele will miss the 76ers’ matchup at the Indiana Pacers on Saturday night, after both players entered the game listed as questionable with left groin tightness and right knee swelling,
The Denver Nuggets are massive favorites on Tuesday night against the reeling Philadelphia 76ers, who will once again be without Joel Embiid. Embiid is dealing