Joel Embiid and Trendon Watford are set to return to the court for the Philadelphia 76ers, as both players were not listed on Tuesday's injury report ahead of their road game against the Washington Wizards.
Paul George will continue to sit out due to a knee injury, while Jared McCain is still recovering from a torn UCL in his right thumb. Dominick Barlow, who underwent a procedure to address a laceration he suffered during Saturday's home opener, is also absent and may return later this week.
Watford, a power forward with a distinct playing style that differs significantly from Barlow's, is making his debut for the 76ers after spending the summer with the Brooklyn Nets. With his injury report clearance, it appears that Watford will take on some of the minutes that Barlow would normally occupy at power forward.
McCain has made progress in his recovery, removing his restrictive brace and switching to a shooting glove that allows him to shoot without restriction. However, he still has work ahead of him and is unlikely to return until later than George.
The 76ers are now riding a three-game winning streak, having defeated the Orlando Magic without Embiid in their previous game.
Paul George will continue to sit out due to a knee injury, while Jared McCain is still recovering from a torn UCL in his right thumb. Dominick Barlow, who underwent a procedure to address a laceration he suffered during Saturday's home opener, is also absent and may return later this week.
Watford, a power forward with a distinct playing style that differs significantly from Barlow's, is making his debut for the 76ers after spending the summer with the Brooklyn Nets. With his injury report clearance, it appears that Watford will take on some of the minutes that Barlow would normally occupy at power forward.
McCain has made progress in his recovery, removing his restrictive brace and switching to a shooting glove that allows him to shoot without restriction. However, he still has work ahead of him and is unlikely to return until later than George.
The 76ers are now riding a three-game winning streak, having defeated the Orlando Magic without Embiid in their previous game.
. so hyped for watford's debut! he's got that unique style that i think would bring a fresh dynamic to the team 
. and 76ers are on a roll now, three-game winning streak is amazing 
. can't wait to see watford and embiid get back on court, it'll be lit 
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. And yay for Paul George getting some rest on his knee injury - we know he'll come back stronger 
. The 76ers are rocking that three-game winning streak and I'm all about seeing them keep their momentum going 
! Maybe this is the start of something special for our team 
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. Given Barlow's distinct playing style and the physical demands of his position, I expect Watford to struggle initially as he adjusts to a new team and system 
. Meanwhile, McCain's progress is a positive sign, but it's clear that his return will be a slow one 
. The 76ers' current winning streak is impressive, especially considering the challenges they faced without Embiid 
. Will they be able to replicate their success without George? Only time will tell 
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! With Embiid and Watford returning, it's gonna be a whole different ball game 
. Barlow's injury report says he might return later this week, but Watford stepping in as a power forward could be a great asset 
. The 76ers are on fire right now 
, but I'm sure he's gonna come back strong when he's ready 
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also glad to hear mccain's making progress, just gotta be patient now 
. I mean, I get it, Watford's style is different and he's a nice addition to the 76ers, but Barlow brings a certain intensity to the game that I think would've been dope with Embiid on the court 
. Plus, McCain still has work ahead of him, so let's not count him out just yet 
! I mean, Joel Embiid was out for like, what feels like an eternity, and now he's just popping up on the injury report and saying "hey, I'm good to go" 
. And Trendon Watford, who was with the Nets all summer, gets a chance to show off his skills now that Barlow is out 
. It'll be interesting to see how it plays out, but I gotta give 76ers credit - they're on fire right now 
. The 76ers were doing alright without him, so no big deal.