76ers' Trendon Watford: Strong showing from second unit
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Watford logged 19 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, one block and one steal across 26 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 127-117 loss to the Heat.
The fifth-year forward already has one triple-double this season in a start against the Raptors on Nov. 8, and Watford came within sniffing distance of another as he led the Sixers in assists on the afternoon while finishing second in points and boards. His court time and usage remain inconsistent, however, even with Joel Embiid (knee) and Kelly Oubre (knee) on the shelf. Watford had failed to score in double digits in six straight games coming into Sunday, and he'd posted a goose egg in 14 minutes against the Bucks on Thursday. Until he begins to string solid performances together, Watford will be little more than a cheap DFS option for fantasy purposes.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Bench role Monday
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Watford is not in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Clippers, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Watford started the 76ers' past four games, even posting a triple-double in his first outing of that stretch. However, he will move back to the bench with Paul George (knee) entering the starting lineup in his season debut. George will be on a minutes restriction early, so Watford should still have a meaningful role, though the LSU product will need to maintain a high level of play to keep earning consistent minutes as George ramps up.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Logs first triple-double of career
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Watford finished Saturday's 130-120 win over the Raptors with 20 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), 17 rebounds, 10 assists and one block over 37 minutes.
Watford was inserted into the 76ers' starting lineup for the first time this season, and he took full advantage of the opportunity. He led all players with career highs in both rebounds and assists en route to the first triple-double of his five-year NBA career, and he finished third on the team in points behind Tyrese Maxey (31) and Joel Embiid (29). Watford's breakout performance Saturday should keep him in the 76ers' starting lineup, at least until Paul George (knee) is cleared to make his 2025-26 debut.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Starting Saturday
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Watford will start in Saturday's game against the Raptors, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
The fifth-year forward will get the starting nod against Toronto, pushing Jabari Walker to the bench. Over five regular-season appearances off the bench thus far, Watford has averaged 8.4 points, 4.0 rebounds and 3.8 assists in 19.2 minutes per contest.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Scores eight in loss
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Watford contributed eight points (2-4 FG, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and two assists in 19 minutes during Tuesday's 113-111 loss to the Bulls.
Watford was unable to follow up on his 16/9/7 game Sunday in Brooklyn, but he was still a solid contributor off the bench. With Paul George (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) nursing injuries, Watford may see himself in a prominent bench role again Wednesday against Cleveland.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Receives 18 minutes in debut
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Watford (hamstring) logged two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds and three assists across 18 minutes in Tuesday's 139-134 overtime win over the Wizards.
Sidelined for Philadelphia's first three games due to a tight left hamstring, Watford was cleared to make his season debut Tuesday and provided the 76ers with some reinforcement at forward while Paul George (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) were both out. Watford handled a meager 8.9 percent usage rate in the contest and came up empty in the defensive categories, but he finished second to only sixth man Quentin Grimes (39 minutes) in playing time among bench players. Even so, Watford is still likely to see his minutes get cut once the likes of George, Barlow and Jared McCain (thumb) return, and it wouldn't be surprising if Watford was dropped from head coach Nick Nurse's rotation entirely.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Good to go Tuesday
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Watford (hamstring) will play Tuesday against the Wizards, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Watford is all set to make his season debut after a hamstring issue delayed him to open the campaign. He's likely to be eased back into the mix, but there is a path to minutes for him with so many injuries in the frontcourt.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Remaining out for Monday
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Watford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Magic.
Watford will miss his third consecutive contest due to left hamstring tightness, and his next opportunity to suit up will come in Tuesday's game against the Wizards. With Paul George (knee) and Dominick Barlow (elbow) also sidelined, Jabari Walker and Justin Edwards are candidates for increased minutes.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Ruled out for Saturday
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Watford (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
The 24-year-old will miss his second consecutive contest due to left hamstring tightness, and his next opportunity to make his season debut will come Monday against the Magic. With both Watford and Paul George (knee) sidelined, Dominick Barlow and Jabari Walker are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Goes through practice
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Watford (hamstring) practiced Monday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Watford missed the entire preseason with a nagging hamstring strain, but he's trending in the right direction. He's likely doubtful for Opening Night against Boston on Wednesday, but he's likely to get the green light to return shortly.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Limited in practice Sunday
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Watford (hamstring) was a partial participant in practice Sunday, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Watford had been sidelined from both practice and game action while managing a right hamstring injury, so his participation -- even in a limited capacity -- marks encouraging progress. The forward signed a two-year deal with the 76ers in June and is expected to serve as a depth piece in the frontcourt.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Return not imminent
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Watford (hamstring) is not close to returning to the floor, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Watford is working his way back from a hamstring injury, ruling him out Friday for the preseason finale against Minnesota. The forward appears to be doubtful for the season opener Wednesday in Boston.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Remains out of practice
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Watford (hamstring) was not able to practice Wednesday, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Watford missed both preseason games in Abu Dhabi due to his right hamstring strain. Considering he's yet to be cleared to practice and won't be doing on-court stuff this week, Watford may not suit up until the regular season starts.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Held out vs. New York
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Watford (hamstring) will not play Saturday against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Watford was initially considered available to play in the team's second straight preseason game against New York. However, he was seen in street clothes on the bench as he continues to deal with a minor hamstring issue. The next chance for him to play will be Oct. 10 against the Magic.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Available vs. New York
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Watford (hamstring) is available to play in Saturday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
After missing Thursday's preseason opener, Watford will suit up for Saturday's matchup in Abu Dhabi. There's still a chance he doesn't see the floor, with hamstring injuries needing to be handled carefully, especially considering the team's next game won't be until Oct. 10 against the Magic.
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76ers' Trendon Watford: Out against New York
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Watford (hamstring) won't be available for Thursday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Watford is considered day-to-day due to hamstring tightness, but the 76ers won't be taking any chances in their first taste of preseason action. Watford's next opportunity to play comes Saturday in a rematch versus the Knicks.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: All-around performance in loss
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Watford totaled 20 points (8-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, four assists, two steals and a block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 113-105 loss to the Knicks.
Watford was a bright spot for the Nets on Sunday, recording an efficient 20 points and adding four assists. The fourth-year pro also produced on the defensive end, coming up with his first steals over his last eight games. Watford closed the season strong, averaging 14.8 points, 5.5 rebounds and 4.2 assists in 26.2 minutes per game over his last six appearances.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Leads all scorers with 22 points
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Watford accumulated 22 points (7-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and five assists over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 119-114 victory over New Orleans.
Despite being limited to 23 minutes, Watford led the Nets in scoring Tuesday while missing just one shot. Watford has posted 12.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 0.3 steals and 0.3 blocks in 25.0 minutes per game while shooting 50.6 percent from the field over his last nine outings, and he should hold onto a stable role with several key members of Brooklyn's rotation currently on the shelf.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Starting Thursday
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Watford will start in Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Sharif Phillips-Keaton of USA Today reports.
The 24-year-old will draw his first start of the 2024-25 campaign due to Jalen Wilson (ankle) and Cameron Johnson (back) being sidelined. Over his last five appearances, Watford has averaged 8.0 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists across 24.4 minutes per contest.
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Nets' Trendon Watford: Will play vs. LAC
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Watford (illness) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Clippers, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports.
Watford will avoid having to miss time Friday despite dealing with an illness. The 24-year-old forward is having a career year with the Nets this season, averaging career-high numbers in points (9.8) and assists (2.4) while seeing increased playing time at a career-best 19.6 minutes per game for Brooklyn.
