Andre

Drummond

Embiid is back on the injury report due to an illness. If he cannot play, Andre Drummond will move into the starting lineup and would be worth streaming. Guerschon Yabusele would also be in for additional minutes, albeit in a bench role.

Drummond is officially available after the 76ers initially considered him questionable. He’s back after a one-game absence, but so is starter Joel Embiid. With Guerschon Yabusele also receiving rotation minutes, there isn’t much to gain from rostering Drummond in most leagues.

Drummond is in danger of missing a second straight game after sitting against the Cavaliers. Adem Bona will get some rotation consideration if Drummond is ruled out, as Joel Embiid is not at 100% from a fitness perspective just yet.

Drummond was a late addition to the injury report, even on the second night of a back-to-back. With Joel Embiid also out, Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona will be their options down low against Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, though the latter is still listed as questionable.

This is the second night of a back-to-back, which means that Joel Embiid has already been ruled out. Drummond will start if he plays, but if he isn’t able to suit up, they’ll match up against a giant frontcourt without their top two centers. Adem Bona may be forced to take on a significant role, but he hasn’t really been of the team’s rotation this season. Guerschon Yabusele is another option as an undersized big man.

Embiid’s three-game suspension is over, and now he’s healthy enough to make his season debut. This will be a situation worth monitoring, since he has been managing a left knee injury. His return should push Andre Drummond back to the bench, but we’ll see how many minutes Embiid plays before dropping his fill-in.

Drummond is a great example of how a player can be more valuable in fantasy than in real-life. While Drummond had a double-double for his fantasy managers, he was -19 in 22 minutes in a 10-point loss. He’ll continue to carry value as long as he’s starting while Joel Embiid is out. Drummond has another chance to start Sunday against the Hornets before Embiid is set to return next week.

With Andre Drummond (eight points, five rebounds, three steals, and five turnovers in 15 minutes) struggling, Yabusele gave the 76ers much-needed production off the bench. The “Dancing Bear” shot 5-of-11 from three, scoring 19 points while being a productive rebounder and secondary playmaker. As a result, Yabusele logged 30 minutes and was Nick Nurse’s preferred option in crunch time. The fantasy values of Drummond and Yabusele moving forward depend on Joel Embiid’s availability, with the latter showing that he’s capable of on Monday.

Embiid still hasn’t appeared in a game in 2024-25, and while it looks like he’s inching closer, there’s still no firm timeline for his return. Andre Drummond should continue to start at center for as long as Embiid is out.

The former MVP has yet to play a game this season, but this report indicates that he is inching closer to a return. There is still no official timeline, but it wouldn’t be surprising if he was able to make his debut within a couple of weeks. That isn’t the best timeline for fantasy managers that may have felt confused by his lack of availability, and the league has already fined the team for not properly reporting updates on his health. When Embiid returns, Andre Drummond will be pushed to the bench, though that won’t be the end of his value this season.