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Sheppard (back) is out for Saturday's game against the Thunder.

This will be Sheppard's second straight game on the sidelines, and for now, he should be viewed as questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics. Fred VanVleet (knee) will join Sheppard on the inactive list for Saturday's game, paving the way for Marcus Smart to start.

VanVleet (knee) won't play Saturday against the Thunder.

It's the second night of a back-to-back set, so VanVleet will receive his standard maintenance day, but he should return for Monday's meeting with the Celtics. Reed Sheppard (back) is also out for Saturday's game, so Marcus Smart could draw the start at point guard, and Amen Thompson should see some increased playmaking responsibilities.

Sengun (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's meeting with the Thunder.

Sengun is set to return after a two-game stint on the sidelines, likely prompting Clint Capela to head back to the second unit. Sengun has gotten off to a hot start this season, averaging 24.5 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.0 assists, 1.5 triples and 1.8 steals per game.

Walker (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Charlotte.

Walker has missed the past three games for the 76ers, but this is the first time he's received the questionable tag since going down, which indicates progress. With LeBron James (rest) out, Walker could be in the rotation if he's cleared to play.

James (back) has been ruled out for Saturday's meeting in Charlotte.

James will rest on the second leg of a back-to-back set, but he should return for Monday's game against the Bulls. Dean Wade and Justin Edwards should see a bump in minutes with James inactive, while Tyrese Maxey figures to see a sizeable uptick in usage.

Fall (quad) is questionable to face the Hornets on Saturday.

Fall has yet to debut for the 76ers this season, but he might be able to get out there Saturday. With Joel Embiid (foot) out, Fall could be in the rotation if cleared to play.

Embiid (foot) is out for Saturday's game in Charlotte.

It's the second night of a back-to-back set, so Embiid will get hit with a maintenance day. Adem Bona will have the opportunity to start Saturday with Embiid inactive.

Brown (knee) is questionable for Saturday's game in Charlotte.

Brown sat out Friday's 98-93 win over the Knicks and is now in jeopardy of missing his second straight game. If he's out again, Dean Wade would likely get another start, and it will be the Tyrese Maxey show on offense with Joel Embiid (foot) and LeBron James (back) already ruled out for Halloween.

Randle ended with 15 points (4-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and three assists over 25 minutes in Friday's 110-94 loss to Detroit.

Randle struggled taking care of the ball Friday to begin NBA Cup group play. However, he shot the ball well from behind the arc. The 31-year-old is now averaging 21.0 points, 7.6 rebounds and 5.2 assists across 33.2 minutes per contest in five regular-season appearances. Randle is committing a career-worst 4.2 turnovers per game, though that isn't surprising, considering he's been more active as a ballhandler in his first year with Brooklyn.

Brown finished with 10 points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 6-8 FT), four assists and one steal across 23 minutes in Friday's 110-94 loss to the Pistons.

Brown was the star for the Nets in Tuesday's 125-124 overtime loss to the Celtics, ending with a career-high 17 points. While the rookie posted another double-digit scoring effort Friday, he didn't have an efficient night shooting the ball. In five professional appearances since entering the league as the 2026 No. 6 overall pick, Brown is averaging 10.3 points and 4.3 assists over 22.5 minutes per contest. He should continue to get opportunities to play, potentially even cracking the starting lineup at some point, though he may have trouble staying consistent throughout his inaugural campaign.