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.

Uncertain for Tuesday

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 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

The Philadelphia 76ers offer injury updates on Paul George, Andre Drummond, and others ahead of their 3-game road trip.

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.

The team will see the return of backup center Andre Drummond, who missed 10 of the past 12 games due to a sprained left toe.

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