Caleb Martin expresses his confidence that the Philadelphia 76ers will turn things around amid a season filled with struggles.
The latest on which Sixers will be available for Tuesday night's game against the juggernaut Oklahoma City Thunder.
Due to a slew of injuries up and down the roster, the Sixers have struggled mightily sitting at 15-26 at the halfway point of the season and on the outside of the play-in tournament. The main additions the Sixers have made in the offseason have all been banged up along with Joel Embiid who has only played 13 out of a possible 41 games thus far.
After Joel Embiid missed the 76ers’ annual road game in Denver for the fifth consecutive season on Tuesday, Nuggets center Nikola Jokic dismissed questions about his counterpart’s absences. “I
A surprising statistic sheds light on Joel Embiid's history against the Denver Nuggets, just as the Philadelphia 76ers prepare to face them on Tuesday night.
The news arrived after Embiid missed the previous six games because of a sprained left foot. The seven-time All-Star has only played 13 games this season because of the sprained foot, knee swelling, left knee management, a right sinus fracture, and a three-game suspension.
When Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers fell to the New York Knicks in the playoffs last season, fans were upset but optimistic about the team.
Milwaukee Bucks coach Doc Rivers gives his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers trying to win while Joel Embiid is sidelined.
Meanwhile, Andre Drummond (left toe sprain), Caleb Martin (right groin soreness), Kyle Lowry (right hip sprain), KJ Martin (left foot stress reaction) and Jared McCain (left knee surgery) will remain sidelined. McCain will miss the remainder of the season.
The Philadelphia 76ers played without their All-Star trio of Joel Embiid, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey in a loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday night. Kyle Lowry, Caleb Martin, KJ Martin, Andre Drummond and Jared McCain also did not play for the Sixers.
After a dreadful defensive performance in Denver, the Sixers are set to face the Eastern Conference-leading Cavs.