Drummond is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.
The 76ers will be without Joel Embiid (knee) for this contest, so Drummond will fill in for him, as he's often done this season. Drummond is averaging 8.7 points and 10.3 boards per game in a starting role (13 appearances) in 2024-25.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Fails to score in bench role
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Drummond closed Friday's 108-98 win over the Hornets with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal over 10 minutes.
Drummond moved back to the bench, making way for the returning Joel Embiid. As we have seen all season, Drummond failed to have an impact, continuing to struggle whenever Embiid is fit and ready to go. However, Embiid has already been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, meaning Drummond could very well find himself back in the starting lineup, albeit for a one-game stint.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Returning to bench
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Drummond isn't in the starting five for Friday's game versus the 76ers, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Joel Embiid will replace Drummond in the starting lineup Friday after missing Philadelphia's previous outing due to a sinus fracture. Drummond is averaging 7.6 points, 6.4 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 14.8 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Big night on glass
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Drummond accumulated nine points (4-7 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals over 28 minutes during Monday's 121-108 win over the Hornets.
With Joel Embiid (sinus fracture) in street clothes with yet another injury, Drummond slid back into the starting lineup and produced his best numbers on the glass since he pulled down 17 boards Oct. 27 against the Pacers. Embiid is expected to miss at least a couple more games, so while Drummond will split the workload at center with Guerschon Yabusele, the 31-year-old should have short-term fantasy value once again.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Back in starting lineup
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Drummond is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against Charlotte, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Drummond came off the bench in the 76ers' last two games, but he'll rejoin the starting five Monday due to Joel Embiid being sidelined with a sinus fracture. Across 12 starts this season, Drummond has averaged 9.9 points, 8.7 rebounds and 1.8 steals over 24.6 minutes per game.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Back to bench
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Drummond won't start Sunday's game against the Bulls.
With Joel Embiid (knee) returning from a seven-game absence, Drummond will shift back to a reserve role. Across six appearances off the bench this season, Drummond has averaged 6.7 points, 5.2 rebounds and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks in 13.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Collects four steals in return
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Drummond (ankle) tallied seven points (3-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 11 rebounds and four steals across 27 minutes Friday in the 76ers' 102-94 win over the Magic.
After suffering a right ankle sprain in the 76ers' 111-96 win over the Pistons last Saturday, Drummond had been expected to miss at least three games, but he returned to action Friday after sitting out just two contests. With Joel Embiid (knee) remaining sidelined and with reserve big man Adem Bona (knee) also ruled out Friday, Drummond stepped into the starting five at center while Guerschon Yabusele shifted over to power forward. Drummond turned in some useful numbers in the rebounds and steals categories during his time on the court, and he could be in store for steady minutes in the frontcourt for the duration of Embiid's absence.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Starting Friday
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Drummond is in the 76ers' starting lineup for Friday's game against the Magic, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Drummond was sidelined for the last two games due to a right ankle sprain, but he will return Friday in a starting role while Joel Embiid (knee) and Adem Bona (knee) remain sidelined. In the five games prior to Drummond's injury, he averaged 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.4 steals over 15.4 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Ready to go Friday
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Drummond (ankle) is available for Friday's game against the Magic, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
The 76ers will get Drummond back after a two-game absence due to a sprained right ankle he sustained in last Saturday's win over the Pistons. With Joel Embiid (knee) and Adem Bona (knee) sidelined, Drummond and Guerschon Yabusele should split playing time at center.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Iffy against Orlando
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Drummond (ankle) is listed questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic.
While Drummond was initially expected to remain out until Sunday's matchup with Chicago, he looks like he might have a chance to return from a two-game absence Friday. The 76ers are already listing Joel Embiid (knee) and Adem Bona (knee) as out for the contest, and if Drummond joins them on the sideline, the 76ers would likely turn to two-way player Pete Nance to serve as the backup to starting center Guerschon Yabusele.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Out at least three games
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Drummond (ankle) will miss the next three games for the 76ers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Drummond will be re-evaluated this coming weekend, meaning the earliest possible return date will be Dec. 8 against the Bulls. With Joel Embiid's (knee) status still in the air, the 76ers may need Guerschon Yabusele, KJ Martin and even Adem Bona to step up.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Dealing with sprained ankle
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Drummond has been diagnosed with a sprained right ankle, and there's no clear timetable for his return, head coach Nick Nurse told Ky Carlin of Sixers Wire. "I don't know," coach Nick Nurse said of a Drummond timeline. "Again, they did all the X-Rays and stuff, and it is just a sprain. So there's nothing else there. I mean, he's going to be in a boot, yeah."
Drummond exited Saturday's win over the Pistons during the first quarter after landing on Tobias Harris' foot on a made basket. The fact that he wasn't able to put any pressure on his ankle as he exited the court was concerning, but further tests seem to suggest the big man avoided a severe injury. Drummond finished Saturday's game with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and a steal across four minutes. The big man could be in line to miss at least a few games due to this injury. Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona will be in line for more minutes in the frontcourt with Drummond sidelined.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Won't return Saturday
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Drummond (ankle) won't return to Saturday's game against the Pistons, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He finished with four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), three rebounds and a steal across four minutes.
Drummond exited the game in the first quarter after landing on Tobias Harris' foot on a made basket, and he wasn't able to put any pressure on his ankle as he exited the court. He's been diagnosed with a right ankle sprain, and it's unclear if he'll be sidelined for an extended stretch. Guerschon Yabusele will see even more minutes in the frontcourt as a result.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Leaves game with ankle injury
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Drummond (ankle) went to the locker room in the first quarter of Saturday's game against the Pistons, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Drummond injured his right ankle after landing on Tobias Harris' foot on a made basket. Drummond wasn't able to put any pressure on his ankle and needed help to the locker room, per Ky Carlin of USA Today. If Drummond is unable to return to Saturday's contest, Adem Bona should see additional playing time off the bench.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Starting Wednesday
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Drummond will start Wednesday's game against the Rockets, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Paul George (knee), Joel Embiid (knee), Kyle Lowry (hip) and Caleb Martin (back) all sidelined, Drummond will make his first start since Nov. 10 and be joined by Tyrese Maxey, Jared McCain, Kelly Oubre and Guerschon Yabusele. As a starter this season (nine games), Drummond has averaged 9.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 26.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Available Friday
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Drummond (illness) is listed as available for Friday's matchup versus the Magic.
Drummond was a game-time decision for Friday's matchup while dealing with an illness, though he will seemingly suit up. The veteran big man could operate under a minutes restriction with Joel Embiid back and Guerschon Yabusele coming off the bench as well.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Will be game-time call Friday
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Drummond (illness) will attempt to go through his pregame workout to determine if he can play Friday against the Magic, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Drummond wasn't at shootaround earlier Friday but will do everything he can to give it a go and play Friday. If the big man is cleared, he should see minutes off the bench in a backup role since Joel Embiid (knee/rest) has been cleared to play.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Iffy against Orlando
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Drummond (illness) is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Magic.
Drummond is in danger of missing his second straight contest Friday due to an illness. With Joel Embiid back in the lineup, Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona could receive backup center minutes if Drummond is ruled out yet again.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Battling illness
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Drummond is questionable for Wednesday's game against Cleveland due to an illness.
Drummond entered Wednesday with a clean bill of health, however, his status to face one of his former teams is now in jeopardy. Drummond has had inconsistent usage en route to averaging 9.8 points and 8.2 rebounds in 22.5 minutes across his last five contests, but his presence would likely be missed against Cleveland's frontcourt, especially with Joel Embiid (knee/rest) sitting out the second half of a back-to-back set.
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76ers' Andre Drummond: Retreats to bench Tuesday
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Drummond will slide to the bench in Tuesday's game against the Knicks.
With Joel Embiid making his season debut, Drummond will revert back to his normal role off the bench. The big man has averaged 9.7 points, 10.7 rebounds and 1.6 steals across 26.1 minutes per game in nine regular-season outings (all starts).
