NBA Player News

Drummond is not in the 76ers' starting lineup against the Grizzlies on Tuesday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Drummond will revert to a bench role Tuesday after Joel Embiid (ankle/illness) was cleared to return from a one-game absence. Drummond has failed to reach double-digit points in five of his last seven outings, and since Dec. 2 he has averaged 6.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 0.8 blocks over 19.0 minutes per game.

Embiid (ankle/illness) is available for Tuesday's game against the Grizzlies.

Embiid missed Sunday's loss to the Thunder due to a sprained right ankle and is also under the weather, though he'll shed his questionable tag and suit up Tuesday. The star big man has averaged 24.5 points, 7.8 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.2 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game across six appearances in December. With Embiid back in action, Andre Drummond will slide to the second unit.

Landale (calf) is available for Tuesday's game against the 76ers.

Landale will shed his questionable tag and return from a two-game absence due to a right calf strain. With the big man back in action, Christian Koloko may see a dip in minutes. Across nine appearances (one start) in December, Landale has averaged 11.2 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 23.1 minutes per contest.

Hukporti (lips) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Hukporti sustained a lip laceration in Monday's win over the Pelicans and was unable to return. If the second-year center joins Mitchell Robinson (ankle) on the sidelines Wednesday, Guerschon Yabusele and Trey Jemison are candidates for increased playing time off the bench.

Robinson (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Robinson will miss a second consecutive contest due to left ankle injury management. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Hawks. With the big man remaining sidelined, Ariel Hukporti (lip), who is listed as questionable, and Guerschon Yabusele are candidates for increased playing time off the bench.

Hartenstein is out for Wednesday's game against Portland due to a left soleus strain.

The big man's next chance to play is Friday against the Warriors. The Thunder are likely to shift Chet Holmgren over to the five for the bulk of the center minutes, which should open up more frontcourt playing time for Alex Caruso and Luguentz Dort.

Jackson is out for Wednesday's game against Orlando due to a concussion.

Jackson remains stuck in the league's concussion protocol for a fifth straight game. Tony Bradley should handle the backup center role behind Jay Huff on Wednesday. Jackson's next chance to return comes Friday against San Antonio.

Kalkbrenner (elbow) is out for Wednesday's game against Golden State.

Wednesday will mark a fifth straight absence for the rookie big man. Friday's game against Milwaukee is his next chance to return from an elbow sprain. Moussa Diabate should continue to start at center Wednesday.

Plumlee (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Plumlee is set to miss his fourth consecutive contest due to a right groin strain, and his next chance to play will come Friday against the Bucks. With Ryan Kalkbrenner (elbow) also remaining on the shelf, Moussa Diabate and PJ Hall are candidates for increased playing time.

Porzingis (illness) is off the injury report for Wednesday's game against Minnesota.

The stage is set for the star big man to return to the lineup after missing multiple weeks with an illness, which will likely eat into Onyeka Okongwu's minutes. Porzingis has averaged 19.2 points, 5.6 rebounds, 3.1 assists and 1.6 blocks in 25.9 minutes per tilt across 13 games this season.