Derek Bodner: Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) and Paul George (left groin tightness) are each OUT for tomorrow’s sport in opposition to the Wizards. Kyle Lowry (proper hip soreness) is out as effectively. Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) is questionable Jared McCain and KJ Martin stay out as effectively.
Supply: Twitter @DerekBodnerNBA
Supply: Twitter @DerekBodnerNBA
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Noah Levick @NoahLevick
New story right here pertaining to:
-Sixers’ accidents
-Nick Nurse on Paul George’s shot high quality
-Caleb Martin on staff mentality throughout poor capturing patches/video games
-Oubre fined for flopping
nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 4:50 PM
New story right here pertaining to:
-Sixers’ accidents
-Nick Nurse on Paul George’s shot high quality
-Caleb Martin on staff mentality throughout poor capturing patches/video games
-Oubre fined for flopping

nbcsportsphiladelphia.com/nba/philadelph… – 4:50 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The most recent on Joel Embiid and his left foot sprain, Paul George and his left groin tightness, Andre Drummond’s ongoing left toe points and Kyle Lowry’s unhealthy proper hip:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:54 PM
The most recent on Joel Embiid and his left foot sprain, Paul George and his left groin tightness, Andre Drummond’s ongoing left toe points and Kyle Lowry’s unhealthy proper hip:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 3:54 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) and Paul George (left groin tightness) are each OUT for tomorrow’s sport in opposition to the Wizards.
Kyle Lowry (proper hip soreness) is out as effectively. Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) is questionable
Jared McCain and KJ Martin stay out as effectively. – 3:37 PM
Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) and Paul George (left groin tightness) are each OUT for tomorrow’s sport in opposition to the Wizards.
Kyle Lowry (proper hip soreness) is out as effectively. Andre Drummond (left toe sprain) is questionable
Jared McCain and KJ Martin stay out as effectively. – 3:37 PM

Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
Sixers middle Joel Embiid (left foot sprain), Paul George (left groin tightness) and Kyle Lowry (proper hip soreness) will miss tomorrow’s sport in opposition to the Washington Wizards. – 3:36 PM
Sixers middle Joel Embiid (left foot sprain), Paul George (left groin tightness) and Kyle Lowry (proper hip soreness) will miss tomorrow’s sport in opposition to the Washington Wizards. – 3:36 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
The Sixers have listed Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) and Paul George (left groin tightness) as OUT for tomorrow night time’s sport in opposition to the Wizards. – 3:32 PM
The Sixers have listed Joel Embiid (left foot sprain) and Paul George (left groin tightness) as OUT for tomorrow night time’s sport in opposition to the Wizards. – 3:32 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Joel Embiid (sprained left foot) and Paul George (left groin tightness) are OUT for tomorrow’s sport vs the Wizards.
Kyle Lowry stays out. Andre Drummond is questionable. – 3:32 PM
Joel Embiid (sprained left foot) and Paul George (left groin tightness) are OUT for tomorrow’s sport vs the Wizards.
Kyle Lowry stays out. Andre Drummond is questionable. – 3:32 PM

Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Tatum laughed and stated he guards a variety of facilities, excluding Jokic and Embiid.
“Most likely not as a lot tonight.” pic.x.com/6D7UR0JaUI – 3:02 PM
Tatum laughed and stated he guards a variety of facilities, excluding Jokic and Embiid.
“Most likely not as a lot tonight.” pic.x.com/6D7UR0JaUI – 3:02 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro are going to make errors, however it’s enjoyable watching the rookies defend! Dunn was chasing Paul George round screens all night time and Oso’s back-to-back stops on PG and Tyrese Maxey isos stood out pic.x.com/RuTLCBn4Yt – 1:04 PM
Ryan Dunn and Oso Ighodaro are going to make errors, however it’s enjoyable watching the rookies defend! Dunn was chasing Paul George round screens all night time and Oso’s back-to-back stops on PG and Tyrese Maxey isos stood out pic.x.com/RuTLCBn4Yt – 1:04 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Paul George 33.5% from 3, and his lowest TS% since his rookie season, lowest FTA per sport since 2015 – 12:43 PM
Paul George 33.5% from 3, and his lowest TS% since his rookie season, lowest FTA per sport since 2015 – 12:43 PM

Dave Early @DavidEarly
Paul George 33.5% from 3, and his lowest TS% since his rookie season…. – 12:42 PM
Paul George 33.5% from 3, and his lowest TS% since his rookie season…. – 12:42 PM

Noah Levick @NoahLevick
Nick Nurse stated everybody out final night time for the Sixers didn’t observe immediately — Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, KJ Martin, Jared McCain. – 12:17 PM
Nick Nurse stated everybody out final night time for the Sixers didn’t observe immediately — Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, KJ Martin, Jared McCain. – 12:17 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers who didn’t take part in immediately’s observe, per Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, KJ Martin, Kyle Lowry (and, in fact, Jared McCain) – 12:10 PM
Sixers who didn’t take part in immediately’s observe, per Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid, Andre Drummond, KJ Martin, Kyle Lowry (and, in fact, Jared McCain) – 12:10 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
New: Paul George admitted he’s “urgent” a bit proper now, however has a plan to flee his prolonged stoop.
“Simply maintain capturing.”
In immediately’s Sixers soundbites, right here’s what George and Nick Nurse needed to say about how the nine-time All-Star can discover a rhythm:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 8:50 AM
New: Paul George admitted he’s “urgent” a bit proper now, however has a plan to flee his prolonged stoop.
“Simply maintain capturing.”
In immediately’s Sixers soundbites, right here’s what George and Nick Nurse needed to say about how the nine-time All-Star can discover a rhythm:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-an… – 8:50 AM

StatMuse @statmuse
76ers report this season:
7-14 — with out Embiid
7-6 — with Embiid pic.x.com/lLrWgRKfO4 – 9:28 PM
76ers report this season:
7-14 — with out Embiid
7-6 — with Embiid pic.x.com/lLrWgRKfO4 – 9:28 PM





Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
All the pieces that stood out to me through the Sixers’ disappointing loss to the Suns.
Kelly Oubre Jr. was superior in his return, however the remainder of the Sixers couldn’t do sufficient to win a sport they may have simply taken, even with out Joel Embiid:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-suns-bo… – 9:28 PM
All the pieces that stood out to me through the Sixers’ disappointing loss to the Suns.
Kelly Oubre Jr. was superior in his return, however the remainder of the Sixers couldn’t do sufficient to win a sport they may have simply taken, even with out Joel Embiid:
phillyvoice.com/sixers-suns-bo… – 9:28 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Sixers didn’t carry it offensively tonight (except for Kelly Oubre Jr., who was excellent).
Largest issues:
– A brutal Paul George capturing/scoring night time (4-17 FG)
– Tyrese Maxey enjoying the ultimate 36 minutes of the sport + a season-high in regulation minutes
Story coming. pic.x.com/ufSVus05Ce – 9:27 PM
Sixers didn’t carry it offensively tonight (except for Kelly Oubre Jr., who was excellent).
Largest issues:
– A brutal Paul George capturing/scoring night time (4-17 FG)
– Tyrese Maxey enjoying the ultimate 36 minutes of the sport + a season-high in regulation minutes
Story coming. pic.x.com/ufSVus05Ce – 9:27 PM


Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Paul George lastly connects from deep, and Kevin Durant responds with a 3 of his personal. Suns up 11 within the remaining minute. – 9:23 PM
Paul George lastly connects from deep, and Kevin Durant responds with a 3 of his personal. Suns up 11 within the remaining minute. – 9:23 PM

Wealthy Hoffman @rich_hofmann
The offense is simply not adequate from Paul George. Not even near adequate. – 9:04 PM
The offense is simply not adequate from Paul George. Not even near adequate. – 9:04 PM

Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Oso Ighodaro stonewall iso protection on Paul George?? Suns again up by 10 – 8:57 PM
Oso Ighodaro stonewall iso protection on Paul George?? Suns again up by 10 – 8:57 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Suns have a 62-54 lead — their largest of the sport — after Paul George missed a large open three and Beal hit one from the nook. George is 4-14 from the sector. – 8:37 PM
Suns have a 62-54 lead — their largest of the sport — after Paul George missed a large open three and Beal hit one from the nook. George is 4-14 from the sector. – 8:37 PM

Wealthy Hoffman @rich_hofmann
Story of the Sixers’ season to this point: Joel Embiid can’t play, the remainder of the staff can’t rating. – 8:36 PM
Story of the Sixers’ season to this point: Joel Embiid can’t play, the remainder of the staff can’t rating. – 8:36 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
After one: Suns 16, Sixers 23.
Kelly Oubre Jr.: 8 factors, 3 rebounds, 4-7 FG
Paul George: 4 factors, 2-7 FG
Jusuf Nurkic leads Phoenix with 4 factors. – 7:34 PM
After one: Suns 16, Sixers 23.
Kelly Oubre Jr.: 8 factors, 3 rebounds, 4-7 FG
Paul George: 4 factors, 2-7 FG
Jusuf Nurkic leads Phoenix with 4 factors. – 7:34 PM

Adam Aaronson @SixersAdam
Tyus Jones defending Tyrese Maxey, Ryan Dunn defending Paul George. Kevin Durant knocks down a nook three to kick off the scoring. – 7:11 PM
Tyus Jones defending Tyrese Maxey, Ryan Dunn defending Paul George. Kevin Durant knocks down a nook three to kick off the scoring. – 7:11 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
A uncommon pregame notes from me, together with
– particulars on Joel Embiid’s late scratch
– the likelihood that he might be cleared for back-to-backs
– Nick Nurse’s imaginative and prescient for some changes Embiid may make stylistically @OnPattison
:
onpattison.com/information/2025/jan/… – 6:41 PM
A uncommon pregame notes from me, together with
– particulars on Joel Embiid’s late scratch
– the likelihood that he might be cleared for back-to-backs
– Nick Nurse’s imaginative and prescient for some changes Embiid may make stylistically @OnPattison

onpattison.com/information/2025/jan/… – 6:41 PM

Derek Bodner @DerekBodnerNBA
Sixers starters vs Suns:
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr, Paul George, Caleb Martin and Guerschon Yabusele. – 6:36 PM
Sixers starters vs Suns:
Tyrese Maxey, Kelly Oubre Jr, Paul George, Caleb Martin and Guerschon Yabusele. – 6:36 PM

Austin Krell @NBAKrell
Nick Nurse says Joel Embid is day-to-day with the sprained foot.
“He damage it a pair video games in the past and it’s been attempting to get again in there however not adequate to go immediately. However, nothing main.”
Nurse additionally stated he’d like Embiid to concentrate on drives & 3s. Particularly, 6-9 3PA/sport. pic.x.com/YTICsPiwEc – 6:04 PM
Nick Nurse says Joel Embid is day-to-day with the sprained foot.
“He damage it a pair video games in the past and it’s been attempting to get again in there however not adequate to go immediately. However, nothing main.”
Nurse additionally stated he’d like Embiid to concentrate on drives & 3s. Particularly, 6-9 3PA/sport. pic.x.com/YTICsPiwEc – 6:04 PM

Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Nurse signifies he’s anticipating to see extra of their guys (e.g. Embiid) accessible for again to backs with a congested schedule developing.
“There must be some enchancment in that…we’d in all probability prefer to be hoping guys are enjoying whether or not it’s a again to again or not” pic.x.com/LkBH0CHutP – 6:02 PM
Nurse signifies he’s anticipating to see extra of their guys (e.g. Embiid) accessible for again to backs with a congested schedule developing.
“There must be some enchancment in that…we’d in all probability prefer to be hoping guys are enjoying whether or not it’s a again to again or not” pic.x.com/LkBH0CHutP – 6:02 PM

Mike Vorkunov @MikeVorkunov
Joel Embiid is out tonight for the 76ers. He received’t play in opposition to the Suns. – 5:24 PM
Joel Embiid is out tonight for the 76ers. He received’t play in opposition to the Suns. – 5:24 PM


Extra on this storyline
George on his conversations with Nurse about how the staff can get George going: “We’re having these conversations of how to get beauty, high quality appears. And I’ve simply bought to learn. I’ve bought to learn what’s happening on the market. I believe tonight, [the Suns] did a terrific job of simply form of loading up on, it simply appears, all of my drives, all of my catch and shoot conditions, it was extremely loaded, enjoying in crowds. I’ve bought to do a greater job of letting the sport come to me. I do know I’ve a mentality to attempt to get going and attempt to be aggressive, however a number of the pictures I’m taking [are] in all probability not the very best appears inside the offense, and that simply resulted in me form of urgent somewhat bit.” -via Philly Voice / January 7, 2025
George on what he must do to get going as a shooter: “Simply maintain capturing. I believe simply attempt to discover a rhythm right here. I assumed I used to be entering into a great rhythm on the highway. Simply discover a rhythm right here, that’s it. You realize, as soon as I form of settle myself, then [I] have an expectation of the place I have to play as soon as I get that rhythm.” -via Philly Voice / January 7, 2025
Adam Aaronson: Paul George was requested after tonight’s sport if his knee is bothering him in any respect (George has suffered two bone bruises in his left knee this season): “Yeah, however it’s no excuse. I’m attempting to work by it. If I’m out on the ground, I’m superb sufficient to play.” -via x.com / January 7, 2025
Derek Bodner: Earlier than the sport, Nick Nurse spoke in regards to the probability that Joel Embiid may begin enjoying in some each ends of back-to-backs. “I believe there must be some enchancment in that.” Talking of the staff normally: “I believe we’d prefer to be hoping guys might be enjoying, whether or not it’s a back-to-back or not.” The Sixers have 5 units of back-to-backs in January. pic.x.com/yGXSIlZ9T8 -via Twitter @DerekBodnerNBA / January 6, 2025
Adam Aaronson: Joel Embiid and Kyle Lowry are OUT tonight, per the Sixers -via Twitter @SixersAdam / January 6, 2025
Kyle Neubeck: Nick Nurse was speaking about Embiid’s three level quantity pregame (he talked about beforehand that he thought he may get extra up), and famous he thinks it’s cheap to anticipate someplace between 6-9 makes an attempt there an evening from him -via Twitter @KyleNeubeck / January 6, 2025