DFS Alerts

Danny Green (hamstring) expected to play Monday

Green went through shootaround with no setbacks, and Sixers’ head coach Doc Rivers is hopeful he’ll be able to play in Monday’s matchup against the New York Knicks after missing three games due to left hamstring tightness, while Joel Embiid has entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart before returning to game action. He’ll join an extensive list of Sixers players that are either also in the health and safety protocols or dealing with various ailments heading into tonight’s contest, and even with Danny Green available, they’ll be down to just eight players that have logged minutes for the team this season. There’s always a small risk that Rivers allows Jaden Springer and Aaron Henry to make their NBA debuts for a depleted team on the front end of a back-to-back set, but it’s still unlikely they see extended run in a competitive game with the Knicks this evening.

Otto Porter Jr. (foot) listed out Monday

With Porter out of action, Gary Payton II could see a little more run after a strong string of games on the wing, with Nemanja Bjelica, Andre Iguodala and Damion Lee also candidates to benefit. We could see some Jonathan Kuminga, but that’s more likely if the game were to get out of hand.

Joel Embiid (health protocols) ruled out Monday

Embiid was originally slated to rest on Monday’s front end of a back-to-back set against the New York Knicks, but he’s now entered the NBA’s health and safety protocols and will need to produce two negative tests 24 hours apart before returning to game action. He’ll join an extensive list of Sixers players that are either also in the health and safety protocols or dealing with various ailments heading into tonight’s contest, and if Danny Green is unavailable once again, they’ll be down to just seven players that have logged minutes for the team this season. There’s always a small risk that head coach Doc Rivers allows Jaden Springer and Aaron Henry to make their NBA debuts in this scenario, but it’d still be unlikely that either see extended run in what should be a competitive game with the Knicks this evening.

Mason Plumlee (rib) will start on Sunday.

Mason Plumlee (rib) will start on Sunday.

Malcolm Brogdon (illness) ruled out Sunday, Jeremy Lamb (ankle) is available to play.

Malcolm Brogdon (illness) ruled out Sunday, Jeremy Lamb (ankle) is available to play.

Daniel Gafford has headed to locker room pregame Sunday, will update if his status is in question.

Daniel Gafford has headed to locker room pregame Sunday, will update if his status is in question.

Grayson Allen (illness) will play Sunday.

Grayson Allen (illness) will play Sunday.

Eric Gordon (groin) is out Sunday, Danuel House (foot) remains out.

Eric Gordon (groin) is out Sunday, Danuel House (foot) remains out. This should solidify 30+ minutes for both Kevin Porter Jr. as well as Jalen Green. DJ Augustin and Kenyon Martin Jr. should see additional run off the bench.

Derrick Rose will start for resting Kemba Walker on Sunday.

Derrick Rose will start for resting Kemba Walker on Sunday.

Mason Plumlee (rib) is listed as questionable Sunday.

Mason Plumlee (rib) is listed as questionable Sunday.

Siakam will start in his season debut, while Previous Achiuwa will come off the bench.

Siakam will start in his season debut while Previous Achiuwa will come off the bench. Achiuwa should still see minutes with Siakam potentially limited, and Khem Birch out for this one.

Mike Conley (rest) ruled out Sunday.

Mike Conley (rest) ruled out Sunday. Joe Ingles will most likely step into the starting lineup, and Jordan Clarkson will see a usage and minutes bump off of the bench.

Khem Birch (knee) has been ruled out Sunday.

Khem Birch (knee) listed questionable Sunday.

Kemba Walker (rest) has been ruled out Sunday.

Kemba Walker (rest) has been ruled out Sunday. This should open up more time for Derrick Rose and Quickley.