Pistons' Paul Reed: Grabs nine boards vs. Cleveland
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Reed supplied six points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), nine rebounds, two assists and two steals over 18 minutes in Wednesday's 108-92 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Reed managed to lead both teams in rebounding Wednesday as the Pistons' reserves saw extended playing time in the preseason finale. After being let go by the 76ers in early July, Reed was claimed off waivers by the Pistons to add some depth to the front court. However, he will likely begin the 2024-25 regular season as the third-string center behind starter Jalen Duren and backup Isaiah Stewart.
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Pistons' Paul Reed: Heading to Motor City
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The Pistons claimed Reed off waivers Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Reed is on the second year of a three-year, $24 million deal, and he will now join former 76ers teammate, Tobias Harris, in Detroit's frontcourt. Reed will likely compete for minutes with Isaiah Stewart off the bench behind Jalen Duren. After averaging 7.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 19.4 minutes in 82 regular-season games with the club last year, Reed was waived by the 76ers on July 6.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Being released by Philly
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The 76ers plan to waive Reed on Saturday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Reed is currently on a non-guaranteed contract, and Philadelphia plans to waive the big man to open up more cap space. The 25-year-old had a career-best year due to Joel Embiid missing significant time, during which Reed averaged 7.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.3 assists and 1.0 blocks across 19.4 minutes in 82 regular-season games.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Returns to bench Tuesday
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Reed is not in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
No real surprises here, as Reed will move back to the bench with the return of Joel Embiid (knee) to the starting unit. Reed has averaged 7.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per game over his last 10 appearances off the bench.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Double-double against San Antonio
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Reed ended with 11 points (5-11 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 10 rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 31 minutes before fouling out of Sunday's 133-126 double-overtime victory over San Antonio.
It's the seventh double-double of the season for Reed but his first since March 8, while the five assists tied his season high -- a mark he also reached Saturday. The fourth-year center is seeing his usage rise again with Tobias Harris (knee) now missing from the frontcourt along with Joel Embiid (knee), and in the three games Harris has sat out, Reed has averaged 7.3 points, 6.3 boards, 3.3 assists, 2.3 steals and 1.0 blocks in 23.0 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Starting Sunday
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Reed is starting Sunday's matchup with the Spurs.
Reed will replace Joel Embiid (knee) in the starting five. Reed has averaged 10.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 1.7 assists across 25.8 minutes in 23 starts this season.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Strong defensive effort in win
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Reed contributed six points (3-4 FG), five rebounds, five assists and four steals over 23 minutes during Saturday's 116-96 victory over the Grizzlies.
Reed compiled four steals in the win, continuing to provide viable streaming value despite the return of Joel Embiid. While Reed's upside is limited now that the star center is back in the lineup, he should still be on the radar if you need defensive stats and rebounds.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Impresses off bench
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Reed registered 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals across 24 minutes during Sunday's 121-107 win over the Clippers.
This was quite the showing from Reed as he showcased his ability to stuff the stat sheet across the board. His defense and rebounding are his calling cards, as he's averaging 1.6 blocks, 1.2 steals and 7.3 rebounds in March.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Back to bench
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Reed won't start Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Reed returned to the starting lineup Wednesday and posted 17 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks in 24 minutes before fouling out. He'll be replaced by Mo Bamba at center, but Reed should still play plenty of minutes off the bench.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Double-double against Grizzlies
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Reed notched 17 points (8-17 FG, 1-2 3Pt), 11 rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal in 24 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 115-109 loss to Memphis.
Shifting back into the starting five after coming off the bench for three games, Reed responded with his fifth double-double of the season. Joel Embiid (knee) doesn't appear to be close to returning from knee surgery, so Reed will continue filling a large role in the Sixers' frontcourt, but his production has been erratic. Over 16 games since Embiid went down, Reed is averaging 8.8 points, 7.8 boards, 1.6 assists and 1.3 blocks over 25.4 minutes a contest.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Won't start Friday
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Reed won't start Friday's game against the Hornets, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, Reed has started 14 of Phildelphia's last 15 contests. However, the 76ers are switching things up Friday, replacing Reed with Mo Bamba. Given how depleted the 76ers' frontcourt depth is, Reed figures to see plenty of playing time off the bench, but his fantasy value still takes a hit.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Grabs 12 boards vs. Heat
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Reed amassed 18 points (7-12 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 109-104 loss to Miami.
Reed continues to produce on the glass since entering the starting lineup with Joel Embiid (knee) out of action. Over his last last five starts, Reed is averaging 12.2 points, 9.6 rebounds and 1.4 blocks over 30.4 minutes per game.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Consistency continues
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Reed finished with 13 points (6-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 29 minutes during Monday's 123-121 win over the Cavaliers.
Reed is averaging 10.5 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 17 games as a starter this season. The 24-year-old grades is a quality two-way rebounder and defensive playmaker, with Monday's production being indicative of realistic rest-of-season expectations.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Feeling better
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Reed, who's suited up for the last two games despite battling an illness, said he's feeling "a lot better" after Wednesday's morning shootaround, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Reed was limited to 15 and 22 minutes, respectively, over the last two games while battling an illness, totaling just four points, 10 rebounds and one block. With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, the 76ers need all the production they can get out of Reed, who's averaging 10.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes across his previous 13 starts this season.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Dealing with illness
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Coach Nick Nurse said Reed is dealing with an illness ahead of Monday's game versus Dallas, but the center will suit up, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, the 76ers need Reed available for as many minutes as possible, but the backup big man will presumably be limited against the Mavericks. He was reportedly dealing with the aliment ahead of Saturday's blowout loss to Brooklyn, and he posted just two points and four rebounds in 15 minutes during that contest.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Double-digit boards Thursday
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Reed supplied seven points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 127-124 win over the Jazz.
Getting his third start in the last four games due to Joel Embiid's knee trouble, Reed led the Sixers in rebounding as he pulled down 10-plus boards for the third time this season. In 11 contests as a starter, the fourth-year forward is averaging 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in 25.8 minutes a game, and with Embiid potentially facing an extended absence, Reed's run of fantasy relevance should continue.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Returns to bench
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Reed isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors.
Joel Embiid will replace Reed in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing the last two contests with a knee injury. Reed is averaging 3.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Balanced outing off bench in loss
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Reed produced seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and three steals over 17 minutes during Thursday's 134-122 loss to Indiana.
Reed led all bench players in rebounds while pacing the 76ers with a trio of threes in a well-rounded performance. Reed has posted at least five points and five rebounds in 11 games this season, including in two straight contests. He has also recorded three or more steals in three games in 2023-24.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Returns to bench
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Reed isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Bulls, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Joel Embiid will replace Reed in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing the last four games with an ankle injury. Reed averaged 4.4 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 13.2 minutes across his last 10 appearances coming off the bench.
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76ers' Paul Reed: Scores 11 points Saturday
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Reed racked up 11 points (4-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, three assists, one block and four steals across 28 minutes during Saturday's 105-92 loss to Chicago.
With Joel Embiid (ankle) sidelined, Reed started for the fourth consecutive game, and while he delivered a decent stat line, it's clear he's not going to have the same impact as Embiid on the offensive end of the court. Reed is averaging 9.3 points and 5.3 rebounds per game in that four-game span, and while his fantasy upside has received a bump with Embiid sidelined, his long-term role belongs on the bench.
