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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 3m

A starting lineup featuring Tyrese Maxey, VJ Edgecombe and Quentin Grimes is “certainly on the table,” per Nick Nurse. Says Jared McCain would’ve been part of the conversation, too.

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 20m

Trendon Watford is OUT for Friday’s game with his hamstring issue. They did imaging, no structural issues and he won’t be rushed back. He is expected to do more on-court stuff within the next week.

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 21m

Sixers injury updates:

• Joel Embiid: practiced, has continued increasing activity, including some 5-on-5. Still “boxes that need to be checked” prior to talks of playing in games

• Paul George: individual work, increasing intensity. Integrated into team work in coming days.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 21m

Sixers injury updates:

• Joel Embiid: practiced, has continued increasing activity, including some 5-on-5. Still “boxes that need to be checked” prior to talks of playing in games

• Paul George: individual work, increasing intensity. Integrated into team work in coming days.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 26m

Quentin Grimes is back.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 2h

New: I picked up my rotation pencil and wrote about potential lineups the Sixers could rely on during the season.

How Nick Nurse can optimize a roster without a ton of balance, from tiny three-guard lineups all the way up to massive one-guard lineups:

www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...

Building lineups Sixers head coach Nick Nurse should use in 2025-26

Entering his third year coaching the Sixers, Nick Nurse's job has not gotten any easier.

www.phillyvoice.com

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 1d

New: This week’s Sixers mailbag is live!

•Can the Sixers use their tax MLE now? Is Malik Beasley an option?

•Was the whole point of the team’s lack of negotiations with Quentin Grimes avoiding a luxury tax bill?

•My top preseason bright spot so far

www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-news-...

Sixers mailbag: Quentin Grimes restricted free agency postmortem, is Malik Beasley an option?

Answering another batch of reader-submitted Sixers questions, beginning with Quentin Grimes' tumultuous restricted free agency.

www.phillyvoice.com

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 1d

I am no longer sure I can grasp what the purpose of recording statistics is

Tim Kelly @timkellysports.bsky.social · 1d

Aaron Nola will start Game 3, with Ranger Suárez behind him.

Rob Thomson said there aren’t any health issues with Ranger.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 2d

New: Kicking off the week with 5 Sixers thoughts!

•Quentin Grimes is here. These Sixers need him. Can they make him feel valued?

•Jared McCain’s irreplaceability

•Developing VJ Edgecombe vs. winning

•Jabari Walker

•New Sixers draft picks tracker! www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-depth...

5 Sixers thoughts: Quentin Grimes reunion nearing; fair to be concerned by poor start to preseason?

The Sixers looked several steps behind the New York Knicks in a pair of preseason games in Abu Dhabi. How much does it mean?

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 2d

Still a bit of time to get questions in!

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 2d

Officially taking questions for this week's Sixers mailbag! Happy to talk preseason takeaways, midseason trade options, rotation stuff, training camp battles, beat writing or anything else that might be on your mind. Fire away!

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 2d

New: Kicking off the week with 5 Sixers thoughts!

•Quentin Grimes is here. These Sixers need him. Can they make him feel valued?

•Jared McCain’s irreplaceability

•Developing VJ Edgecombe vs. winning

•Jabari Walker

•New Sixers draft picks tracker! www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-depth...

5 Sixers thoughts: Quentin Grimes reunion nearing; fair to be concerned by poor start to preseason?

The Sixers looked several steps behind the New York Knicks in a pair of preseason games in Abu Dhabi. How much does it mean?

www.phillyvoice.com

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 2d

Officially taking questions for this week's Sixers mailbag! Happy to talk preseason takeaways, midseason trade options, rotation stuff, training camp battles, beat writing or anything else that might be on your mind. Fire away!

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 3d

New: I wrote about all 10 members of the Sixers' main rotation during today's preseason loss, from Tyrese Maxey being utilized off the ball and what it could mean for his role in the regular season to Adem Bona's flaw that must be fixed quickly and a ton more:

www.phillyvoice.com/sixers-vs-kn...

Instant observations: Sixers wrap up Abu Dhabi trip with preseason loss to Knicks

One thought on each of the 10 members of Sixers head coach Nick Nurse's regular rotation during the team's season preseason loss to the New York Knicks.

www.phillyvoice.com

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 3d

The Sixers drop both games to the Knicks in Abu Dhabi. Soon, they'll board a long flight back home. Next preseason contest: Friday at home against the Orlando Magic.

Fewer guys saw the floor in today's game. 10-man regular rotation. I'll have words about all 10 guys in a moment.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

I have seen the same commercial advertising tomorrow's Western Conference Finals game between the Thunder and Timberwolves at least 10 times during this game.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Justin Edwards knocks down a triple, and it has to feel good. Edwards shot 0-8 from the field and 0-7 from beyond the arc on Thursday.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Andre Drummond shot a three from the other corner, turned around early, and the shot missed. Andre is nothing if not consistent.

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Andre Drummond celebrates after making a corner three. A heat check might be coming.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Andre Drummond celebrates after making a corner three. A heat check might be coming.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Chandler, Edgecombe, Oubre Jr., Walker and Bona are the five for the Sixers to open the second half. Tyrese Maxey's playing time in Abu Dhabi is likely over; the same might be true for Dominick Barlow.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Play-by-play + box score of Sixers/Knicks have not updated in over six minutes of game time, but Johni Broome has knocked down a pair of paint attempts here in the second quarter. Sixers are playing Tyrese Maxey in an off-ball role quite a bit here with Kennedy Chandler handling.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Maxey and Yabusele both smile after Maxey hits a step-back triple over his former teammate.

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Guerschon Yabusele is definitely going to talk some shit after blocking Justin Edwards' dunk attempt there. Clean swat at the rim.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Guerschon Yabusele is definitely going to talk some shit after blocking Justin Edwards' dunk attempt there. Clean swat at the rim.

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

VJ Edgecombe with another highlight play, this time a transition swat of Jordan Clarkson. Spiked the ball from the restricted area to about half-court.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

After one: Knicks 31, Sixers 23.

Tyrese Maxey (2-7 FG) and VJ Edgecombe (2-5 FG) both have eight points to lead the way.

Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Looks like Trendon Watford is on the Sixers bench in street clothes, despite being listed as active. He's still working through a minor hamstring issue.

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Adam Aaronson @adamaaronson.bsky.social · 4d

Adem Bona has gotten into quick foul trouble in both of the Abu Dhabi games. Andre Drummond is the first sub for the Sixers.