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Drummond finished Monday's 118-116 loss to Phoenix with eight points (3-5 FG, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 15 minutes.

Drummond tallied five turnovers without recording a single assist during Monday's loss. The veteran big man is averaging 8.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals in 26.2 minutes across his six appearances this season. With Joel Embiid suspended for Philadelphia's next three games, Drummond should continue to start at center.

Clingan accumulated four points (1-1 FG, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three blocks across 16 minutes during Monday's 118-100 win over New Orleans.

Clingan posted his second-highest mark in blocks of the season Monday. The rookie has yet to surpass 20 minutes through eight regular-season games, and with Robert Williams working his way back from a hamstring injury it may be difficult for Clingan to carve out a significant role early on.

Jones finished Monday's 113-104 win over the Spurs with one block over four minutes.

Jones was a non-factor in Monday's win, though he did pick up a block for the fourth consecutive game. The 23-year-old has played a small role off the bench while seeing double-digit minutes in four-regular season games. Jones has averaged 2.4 points, 2.3 rebounds and 0.9 blocks while shooting 63.6 percent from the field across 8.9 minutes per game in seven regular-season appearances.

Collins racked up four points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds, two steals and one assist in 14 minutes during Monday's 113-104 loss to the Clippers.

Collins struggled from the field Monday, though he did tie his season-high mark in steals. The 26-year-old has played double-digit minutes in each of the Spurs' seven regular-season games, and with Jeremy Sochan (thumb) out for the foreseeable future, Collins is a candidate for an increased role off the bench.

Ayton amassed 19 points (9-14 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 13 rebounds and a steal in Monday's 118-100 victory over New Orleans.

Ayton has now put up a double-double in all but one game this season and averages 14.4 points, 11.5 rebounds, 1.3 assists, 0.8 steals and 0.5 blocks across 31.6 minutes. He is shooting 50.5 percent from the field, which includes a 44.4 percent mark on nine three-point attempts. The volume from deep is a new part of Ayton's game, as he has never attempted more than 24 triples in an entire regular season.

Robinson (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Raptors.

Robinson has yet to make his debut in the 2024-25 campaign and is still without a timetable for a return to game action due to a sprained left knee. The 24-year-old's next chance to feature will come Friday against the Clippers.

Embiid will begin serving his three-game suspension Wednesday versus Clippers and will end with Sunday's contest against the Hornets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

With Embiid set to begin serving his three-game suspension for getting into an altercation with a reporter, that means that the 76ers have medically cleared the superstar center to return to action after missing the first six games of the season due to left knee soreness. Now, Embiid is set to make his season debut against the Knicks on Nov. 12. Until then, Andre Drummond should continue to start at center for Philadelphia.

Bamba (knee) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the 76ers, Justin Russo of the 'Clip & Roll' podcast reports.

Bamba will miss his eighth straight contest Wednesday to begin the season while dealing with left knee soreness. Bamba's next chance to return to action will be Friday's matchup with Sacramento.

Powell played seven minutes in Monday's 134-127 loss to the Pacers and did not record a stat.

While Powell has yet to contribute meaningful minutes this season, his opportunity could come with Maxi Kleber (hamstring) out and Dereck Lively (shoulder) questionable for Wednesday's game versus Chicago. When they return, however, it is likely Powell will see the court only in limited fashion for the majority of contests.

Sims is averaging 1.3 points, 4.2 rebounds and 0.5 blocks per game across six appearances off the bench this season.

Sims was expected to contend for a spot in a depleted frontcourt without Mitchell Robinson (ankle) and Precious Achiuwa (hamstring), but such hasn't been the case. The Knicks have played Karl-Anthony Towns at center and have elected to go with forwards at center in small-ball lineups rather than handing Sims heavy minutes. Thus, Sims isn't an appealing option in most fantasy formats, and his playing time will be even more scarce once Robinson or Achiuwa are ready to return to the hardwood.