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With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined for a second straight game, 76ers coach Nick Nurse will utilize Bona as the starting center. Andre Drummond started on Monday, but he will come off the bench for this game. Barlow is also back following a one-game absence with an illness, and his return will push Trendon Watford back to the bench.

Barlow missed Monday’s game against Portland, but he will be back for the 76ers’ final game before the All-Star break. Barlow’s return should push Trendon Watford back to the bench after he logged 25 minutes as a starter against the Blazers.

Barlow was a late scratch for Monday’s loss to the Trail Blazers, as he was added to the injury report about an hour before tipoff. If he’s able to play against the Knicks, that would likely push Trendon Watford to the bench.

The 76ers are without Dominick Barlow and Joel Embiid for Monday’s game, opening up two spots in the starting lineup. Watford and Drummond have been tabbed to fill the voids, and both are worth streaming in deep leagues.

Philadelphia will be shorthanded for this game with both Barlow and Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined. Trendon Watford should enter the starting lineup in place of Barlow, and he had some decent outings as a starter earlier in the year, giving him some upside as a streamer.

Barlow is a very late addition to the 76ers’ injury report, which is concerning regarding his availability. With Quentin Grimes (illness) already out, the 76ers may have to call on Trendon Watford to start. If so, he would be worth streaming in deep leagues.

Added to the injury report on Monday afternoon, Grimes will not be available to play in Portland. His absence frees up rotation minutes for the bench, with Trendon Watford potentially taking on more playmaking duties for the bench unit.

Wednesday’s game will be Watford’s first since November 25. Like Kelly Oubre, he will have his playing time restricted, and Watford is not expected to play much. While there may be rotation minutes available to Watford, fantasy managers can afford to hold off on adding him until it’s known how the playing time will be distributed.

Watford has been out since straining his adductor during a November 25 game against the Magic. A return to action would likely include a minutes restriction, with Dominick Barlow’s playing time decreasing.

Watford has been out since suffering a strained adductor during a November 25 game against the Magic. However, with 76ers head coach Nick Nurse saying on Saturday that he’s ready to play 5-on-5 in practice, Watford may not have to wait much longer to resume playing in games.