OG Anunoby, a star player for the Knicks, is undergoing rehab for an elbow injury with no set return date. Despite progress, Anunoby remains uncertain about his comeback before the regular season ends. Meanwhile, the Sixers are anticipating the return of key players like Robert Covington and Joel Embiid, with Covington expected to resume on-court activities in the next few weeks. Kyle Lowry, a new addition to the Sixers, is set to make his debut, while Nico Batum and De'Anthony Melton are also expected to return to play for the team.
Nico Batum will play for the 76ers Thursday night against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center. The small forward’s teammate, De’Anthony Melton, will play in Friday night’s game vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers. https://t.co/Z1eFWFEeFG
Sixers receive reinforcements with Nico Batum returning vs Knicks, De’Anthony Melton set to play against Cavs https://t.co/JkuQn4Yf2x via @phillyinquirer
Reporters in Toronto already shared, but ICYMI, tonight’s Nets starters: Ben Simmons Cam Thomas Mikal Bridges Dorian Finney-Smith Nic Claxton Cam Johnson will come off the bench.
tonight’s starting five: 🔔 @nicolas88batum 🔔 @tobias31 🔔 @Bball_paul 🔔 @buddyhield 🔔 @TyreseMaxey pres. by @alscouniforms https://t.co/uISK3zretj
De’Anthony Melton will return tomorrow night vs. the Cavs.
De’Anthony Melton will play tomorrow for the Sixers.
Nets starters tonight via Ollie Thomas Bridges Claxton Simmons Finney-Smith He'll be mindful of the Nets still on minutes restrictions before the break.
#Nets to start Ben Simmons, Cam Thomas, Mikal Bridges, Dorian Finney-Smith and Nic Claxton.
Isaiah Hartenstein isn't on an overall minutes restriction (if he plays), Thibodeau said, but he will be limited in how many minutes he plays consecutively.
Tom Thibodeau says Isaiah Hartenstein and Bojan Bogdanovic will warm up with the intention to play tonight. Donte DiVincenzo is going to play for NYK. Thibodeau said Hartenstein, who has been dealing with Achilles soreness, will play in shorter stints.
Bojan Bogdanovic and Isaiah Hartenstein are both game-time decisions, Tom Thibodeau said.
Amazing news. Batum returns tonight. Melton returns tomorrow. https://t.co/DGLxIKDCSQ
The Sixers will start Tyrese Maxey, Buddy Hield, Nico Batum, Tobias Harris and Paul Reed tonight vs. the New York Knicks.
Nick Nurse says the Sixers don’t have a hard cap on Kyle Lowry’s minutes, but that it won’t be a “super heavy” minutes load for either he or Nic Batum. Buddy Hield will continue to start at shooting guard for Philly.
Maxey, Hield, Batum, Tobias and Reed starting for Sixers tonight.
Good @sixers news: Nick Nurse expects Nico Batum to return to play tonight, and expects De’Anthony Melton back tomorrow versus Cleveland.
De’Anthony Melton is not playing tonight. He will play tomorrow, Nurse says. https://t.co/7ZY5uFyjH8
Maxey-Hield-Batum-Harris-Reed confirmed starters by Nurse. Also says Melton is expected to play tomorrow. https://t.co/1Z1yH9fgAN
DeAntae Melton will play tomorrow for the Sixers.
Nico Batum is playing tonight.
Nick Nurse says Nicolas Batum will play tonight for Philly against the Knicks.
Batum is IN tonight
Will the Sixers keep struggling minus Joel Embiid? Kyle Lowry doesn’t think so. https://t.co/PKGEjm7mpW
Will the Sixers keep struggling minus Joel Embiid? Kyle Lowry doesn’t think so. https://t.co/uwtlpRgHCb via @phillyinquirer
Sixers roles for Kyle Lowry and Buddy Hield, life without Joel Embiid, and more post-All-Star storylines to track https://t.co/l5wkja4fuq via @phillyinquirer
1:30 pm injury report: For the Sixers, Robert Covington (knee), Joel Embiid (knee) and De'Anthony Melton (back) are out. Nic Batum (hamstring) is questionable. For the Knicks, Randle, Robinson and OG remain out. Bojan Bogdanovic and Isaiah Hartenstein are probable.
The four players who started alongside Kyle Lowry at Cardinal Dougherty, and his coaches there, have plenty of stories about the "bulldog" mentality and how it made him a star at Villanova and as a pro. Learn about Lowry's Philly rise here: https://t.co/Ia510hQKEr https://t.co/tMThWtBxyH
Will the #Sixers keep struggling minus Joel Embiid? Kyle Lowry doesn’t think so. https://t.co/uwtlpRhfrJ via @phillyinquirer
Kyle Lowry may not be the player he once was, but he knows his role. At 37, here's why now is the perfect time for him to come home. https://t.co/0nRKfT116R
“I hope we can get a couple weeks in and get him some games and get him healthy for Round 1” -Nick Nurse is hoping Joel Embiid can return a few weeks before playoffs. Joel was back at Sixers facility to watch practice. 🎧Podcast with Nick on Sixers⬇️ https://t.co/bH3VaTWfXa https://t.co/AvQdZ036tq
Kyle Lowry is expected to make his Sixers debut tonight 🔥 https://t.co/bR1nWEFR14
Kyle Lowry will make his debut in a Sixers uniform tonight 🔥 https://t.co/bR1nWEFR14
Kyle Lowry’s Philly rise said a lot about his NBA success. Just ask his Cardinal Dougherty teammates. https://t.co/H78ahiUnGC via @phillyinquirer
Kyle Lowry is aware of all the distractions that can come with playing for your hometown team. But after 18 seasons, he's ready for the familiar confines of Philly under his former coach Nick Nurse. https://t.co/RabA28xzMJ
"We're not going to put them out there until they can trust their bodies again" Tom Thibodeau on Julius Randle, OG Anunoby and Mitchell Robinson continuing to work towards a return #Knicks https://t.co/Vpm5cmPQo9
Kyle Lowry talked about why he decided to come back home, new teammate Tyrese Maxey, and more. @NoahLevick has the story. ⤵️ https://t.co/ulsqAvIcDd
Another injury note from the Sixers: Robert Covington will be reevaluated in approx 10-14 days, but is progressing in his rehab program. The goal is to “ramp up” his on-court activities during the next 2-3 weeks, which generally aligns with what Nick Nurse said following practice https://t.co/iBP7S2aVXs
The goal for #Sixers forward Robert Covington (left knee bone bruise) is to ramp up on-court activities over the next two-to-three weeks. He remains sidelined and will be re-evaluated in approximately 10 to 14 days.
Per the Sixers: Robert Covington (left knee bone bruise) is progressing in his rehabilitation program with the goal of ramping up on-court activities over the next two-to-three weeks. He remains out and will be re-evaluated in approximately 10-14 days.
Sixers forward Nico Batum (strained left hamstring) is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the New York Knicks at the Wells Fargo Center. De'Anthony Melton (spine), Robert Covington (left knee bone bruise) and Joel Embiid (left knee meniscus procedure) remain…
The 76ers are optimistic about Joel Embiid returning at some point during the regular season, per @ramonashelburne. https://t.co/wcNtBovA0I
New ESPN story: Kyle Lowry never dreamed of playing for the Philadelphia 76ers. But now that the former Villanova star is back home, he’s glad to have the opportunity. “At this time in my career, I’m prepared to do it.” https://t.co/uvDtjqMbE8
Kyle Lowry never dreamed of joining the Sixers, but his homecoming came at the right time: ‘I’m prepared’ https://t.co/iVsAhi0QHn via @phillyinquirer
Good news for the Knicks - they are listing Hartenstein and Bogdanovic as PROBABLE for tomorrow’s game vs. Philly. DiVincenzo is not on the injury report. Randle and OG have been ruled out.
Julius Randle provides an update on the status of his injured shoulder, Jalen Brunson looks to what the #Knicks can accomplish #NewYorkForever https://t.co/MAoPcrquNe https://t.co/mwe11V8c2p
Kyle Lowry on embracing his role with the @sixers: "My job is to make sure this team gets to a point where they haven't been in a while. My job is to do everything I need to do to make this team & this organization better - no matter what the role is, what the minutes are, what…
Several Sixers injury updates as they prepare for their post-All-Star slate. @NoahLevick has the story. ⤵️ https://t.co/5AeL4CO95z
Kyle Lowry understands the assignment for the Sixers 😤 https://t.co/mW76ZsthlA
Nurse says the Sixers’ head of medical believes Covington should be ready for a return to play in roughly three weeks. Batum is expected to play tomorrow — sounds like Melton could but they have to see how he responds tomorrow after full practice today
Outside of Robert Covington and Joel Embiid, everybody else was a full participant in today's practice. Nick Nurse said that Nicolas Batum was likely to play in tomorrow's game, and that with De'Anthony Melton they were waiting to see how his back responded tomorrow.
De’Anthony Melton, Nico Batum, Tobias Harris and Kyle Lowry all practiced today unrestricted. Robert Covington did not practice. #Sixers
Thibodeau said all three players returning to practice - Hartenstein, DiVincenzo and Bogdanovic - went through a second day of workouts and are on track for tomorrow.
Knicks healthier with Hartenstein, DiVincenzo and Bogdanovic back at practice OG Anunoby, feeling better under physical therapist's care, expects to be back for regular season. https://t.co/lx52Wq4gNT
🏀 In Your Paper — OG STILL NOT OK Almost a month since he left lineup with elbow soreness, Anunoby still has no target date for return to Knicks https://t.co/DxHLw1CUyc Sign up for free e-newsletters https://t.co/ygHzVqTSzX In your e-📰 https://t.co/IhiQSd9JDK https://t.co/cFIcIyCtpr
🏀 In Your Paper — OG STILL NOT OK Almost a month since he left lineup with elbow soreness, Anunoby still has no target date for return to Knicks https://t.co/DxHLw1CUyc https://t.co/O94biFTmDb
OG Anunoby says a target date for his return is "too early to tell" but his elbow is "progressing every day" #Knicks Read more: https://t.co/ah8M4kkwab https://t.co/BsiXHUPR8l
Three on the way back -- but OG Anunoby still has no timetable for a return. https://t.co/KtlPnazU4A
OG Anunoby ‘sure’ he will be back in Knicks’ lineup before playoffs https://t.co/HGLz3OY5Le https://t.co/cGZGAXdZVO
Knicks get help with Isaiah Hartenstein, Donte DiVincenzo and Bojan Bogdanovic back at practice | @StevePopper https://t.co/FnFpOVsAfp
KNICKS’ new star OG Anunoby details rehab process after surgery: ‘Trying to slowly regain strength’ He's hopeful about a return to depleted team before the end of the regular season. @Krisplashed https://t.co/KvoVVAfNin