Guerschon

Yabusele

Yabusele returned to playing a role off the bench in this game after getting the starting nod on Wednesday night with Joel Embiid sitting out, but with Andre Drummond (toe) sidelined for this one, Yabusele was still able to turn in an effective line. He has scored in double figures in five of their last six games and provided enough in other categories to provide top-100 value in 9-cat leagues during that stretch. He has solidified his role off the bench, and while he will be at his best when Embiid or Drummond are out, he will be a significant part of their rotation regardless.

Embiid will be back in the lineup after sitting out the first leg of a back-to-back. That will likely return Guerschon Yabusele to the bench after he got the starting nod in their last game, but with Andre Drummond sidelined, Yabusele should still play a significant role off the bench.

Drummond logged 20 minutes off the bench in their last game, which was his first after a three-game absence. He’ll sit out the second night of the back-to-back, which will allow Guerschon Yabusele to take on a larger role even if Joel Embiid (foot) suits up.

Embiid missed the first leg of their back-to-back due to “rest”, but he hasn’t officially been cleared to play in this game. The expectation should be that he’s able to suit up, and the fact that the sinus fracture isn’t on the injury report is a good step for him. Guerschon Yabusele started in his place on Wednesday night, with Andre Drummond logging 20 minutes off the bench. However, with Drummond out on Thursday, Yabusele should have a significant role once again.

Yabusele started Wednesday’s game for Joel Embiid, who was held out of the first of two games in as many nights for the 76ers. Yabusele offered minimal value against the Kings, with Domantas Sabonis being too much for him (and Andre Drummond) to handle. Embiid should be back for Thursday’s game against the Warriors, so there’s no need to hold onto Yabusele.

The 76ers are without Kelly Oubre Jr. and Joel Embiid for Wednesday’s game, forcing two changes to the starting lineup. Lowry is back and will fill the void Oubre left, which means more time off the ball for Maxey. Yabusele will step in for Embiid, who is sitting out the first game of the back-to-back for rest reasons.

Drummond has missed the team’s last three games, but with Joel Embiid sitting out the first night of the back-to-back on Wednesday, Drummond could move right into the starting lineup if he returns. If he is out again, the nod will likely go to Guerschon Yabusele, though he should play a significant role regardless of Drummond’s status.

Embiid will sit out the first night of the back-to-back, which means that he should be back in the lineup against the Warriors on Thursday. Andre Drummond (toe) or Guerschon Yabusele should start in his place, though both should have significant roles if Drummond is cleared to play.

Yabusele’s production has been inconsistent this season, but he has been effective lately. This was his fourth straight game scoring in double figures, which is his longest streak of the season. He scored 15 of his 16 points in the first half, and while he wasn’t able to build off of the hot start after the break, it was still a solid night for him. He continues to benefit from Andre Drummond being sidelined with a toe injury, and with a back-to-back coming up on Wednesday and Thursday, Joel Embiid may end up missing a game, which could lead to a start for Yabusele.

Embiid will be available to play in a fourth straight game, which is his longest active stretch of the season. He should continue to put up excellent numbers, with Guerschon Yabusele filling out the backup minutes in place of Andre Drummond (toe).