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Embiid (oblique) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Nets.

Embiid will miss an eighth consecutive contest due to a right oblique strain, though he's expected to be re-evaluated soon. With the star big man sidelined, Adem Bona (back) and Andre Drummond (back), who are both listed as questionable, are candidates for increased playing time. If either of those two are ruled out, Trendon Watford would be in line for more playing time. Embiid's next opportunity to play will come Sunday against the Trail Blazers.

Drummond (back) is questionable to play Saturday against the Nets.

After not being part of the rotation against Memphis on Tuesday, Drummond was sidelined for Thursday's game due to a back injury and could be in street clothes again Saturday. Adem Bona (back) is also questionable, and if both big men are out, Dominick Barlow and MarJon Beauchamp would be slated for major minutes.

Bona (back) is questionable for Saturday's game versus the Nets.

Bona sat out Thursday's loss to the Pistons due to a back issue, and with Saturday's game being the first of a back-to-back set, he could be headed for his second straight absence. Check back for official word on Bona's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.

Scheierman (ankle) is probable for Saturday's game versus Washington.

Scheierman has a mild sprain but intends to push through it. With Jayson Tatum back in action for Saturday, Scheierman will likely retreat to the bench.

Tatum (Achilles) will be available for Saturday's game against Washington.

After getting a maintenance day Thursday against the Thunder, Tatum will be back in action for Saturday's contest. Through two games, he's averaging 19.7 points, 6.7 rebounds, 3.7 assists, 1.0 steals and 3.0 three-pointers.

White (knee) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Wizards.

White is on track to return from a one-game absence Saturday evening, which will likely result in Payton Pritchard heading back to the second unit. Check back for official confirmation on White's status closer to Saturday's tipoff.

Williams (illness) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Saturday's game versus the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Williams is set to return from a two-game stint on the sidelines Saturday, and he could see major minutes with Michael Porter (ankle) not expected to play. Williams could be someone to consider as a streamer Saturday for those seeking some points, triples and steals.

Powell has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to left knee injury management, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Powell is getting hit with a rest day, and his minutes will be divvied up amongst Terance Mann, Nolan Traore and Ochai Agbaji. Powell should be back for Monday's matchup with the Trail Blazers.

Traore (rest) is available for Saturday's game against the 76ers, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Traore is back in action after getting a maintenance day Thursday against the Hawks. The rookie will return to a starting role and should see a hefty workload with the Nets submitting a lengthy injury report.

The Nets list Agbaji as probable for Saturday's game against the 76ers due to left ankle sporeness, Erik Slater of ClutchPoints.com reports.

Agbaji has been left out of the Brooklyn rotation for the past two games in coach's decisions, but assuming his ankle injury doesn't keep him from playing Saturday, he could have a chance at reclaiming some minutes. In addition to Egor Demin (foot) and Day'Ron Sharpe (thumb) being out for the season, the Nets will be without Nic Claxton (rest), Michael Porter (ankle) and Drake Powell (knee) on Saturday.