McDaniels (hip) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Warriors, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
McDaniels has missed three of Philadelphia's last five games with soreness in his right hip and is at risk of missing another contest due to the issue. If that were to be the case, Georges Niang and Danuel House could see more action.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Out Wednesday
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McDaniels (hip) is out for Wednesday's action at Chicago.
A bothersome hip injury will keep McDaniels out for the third time in five games. In his absence, more minutes should be available for Georges Niang and Danuel House.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Questionable Wednesday
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McDaniels is questionable for Wednesday's game against Chicago due to right hip soreness.
McDaniels has played off the bench in the last two matchups, averaging 3.5 points in 12.5 minutes per game. It's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against the Bulls, but Danuel House and Georges Niang could see a few additional minutes if McDaniels is out.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Good to go Saturday
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McDaniels (hip) will be available for Saturday's clash with the Pacers.
McDaniels was listed as questionable on the initial injury report for Saturday after sitting out Friday, but it appears he's set for a return after partial participation in the team's shootaround Friday. McDaniels figures to slot back into his consistent bench role and could see extra minutes Saturday with P.J. Tucker (ankle) and James Harden (hip) sitting out.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Iffy for Saturday
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McDaniels (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Pacers, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
McDaniels is at risk of missing a third straight tilt with a bruised right hip after being tabbed questionable for Saturday's closing leg of a back-to-back. Although he was unable to suit up for Friday's matchup, he managed to take part in portions of shootaround prior to the game. If he stays sidelined, Danuel House and Georges Niang could pick up a few extra minutes.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Won't play Friday
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McDaniels (hip) will miss Friday's game versus the Hornets, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
McDaniels' partial participation in shootaround Friday is undoubtedly a good sign, but it appears he won't be ready for the front end of a back-to-back set. He still could return this weekend with another game on tap Saturday. Even if that's the case, McDaniels has averaged just 6.1 points and 3.5 boards over 15.9 minutes in the 13 games since joining Philadelphia, leaving him off the fantasy radar in most formats.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Partial participant at shootaround
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McDaniels (hip) was a partial participant at Friday's shootaround, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
McDaniels is questionable for Friday's matchup against the Hornets, but it's encouraging that he was present for the team's morning shootaround, even in a limited capacity. Over his last three appearances, he's averaged 5.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 11.7 minutes per game.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Questionable against Charlotte
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McDaniels (hip) is questionable for Friday's game versus the Hornets.
McDaniels could miss his second straight game due to a right hip contusion. If he's ruled out Friday, his next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Indiana.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Won't play Wednesday
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McDaniels (hip) said that he won't be able t play in Wednesday's game versus the Cavaliers, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
McDaniels is still listed as questionable on the official injury report, but his comments indicate he will sit against Cleveland. The 25-year-old forward was held out of shootaround Wednesday but shouldn't miss an extended period. McDaniels' next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Charlotte.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Doesn't participate in shootaround
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McDaniels (hip) didn't participate in Wednesday's shootaround, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
McDaniels sustained a bruised hip during Sunday's win over the Wizards and was unable to practice Tuesday, but coach Doc Rivers expressed optimism that the 25-year-old would be able to play Wednesday against the Cavaliers. However, McDaniels is questionable, and his absence from the team's morning shootaround isn't encouraging. If he's unavailable Wednesday, Danuel House and De'Anthony Melton are candidates to see increased playing time.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Misses practice, may play Wednesday
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McDaniels (hip) didn't practice Tuesday, but 76ers head coach Doc Rivers is optimistic the forward will be available for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports. He's officially listed as questionable.
McDaniels left Sunday's win over the Wizards due to a bruised hip, but the issue isn't too serious. Since the All-Star break, he's averaged 6.2 points and 3.3 rebounds in 15.1 minutes.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Hip bruise not serious
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Philadelphia head coach Doc Rivers said after Sunday's 112-93 win over the Wizards that McDaniels (hip) looks to have avoided a serious injury, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
McDaniels saw only eight minutes of action before being removed due to a bruised right hip. After the game, Rivers told the media that he thinks McDaniels will be "fine" going forward. Even so, the forward will likely be dealing with some soreness, so he should be considered day-to-day ahead of Wednesday's matchup with the Cavaliers.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Won't return Sunday
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McDaniels has been ruled out for the remainder of Sunday's game against the Wizards due to a right hip contusion, Tim Bontemps of ESPN.com reports.
McDaniels came off the bench Sunday and tallied six points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and one rebound in eight minutes prior to his departure. The severity of his injury is unclear, but he'll have a few days to rest before the 76ers face Cleveland on Wednesday.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Returns to bench
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McDaniels will return to the bench Tuesday against Minnesota, Kyle Neubeck of Phillyvoice.com reports.
P.J. Tucker (back) is returning to the starting lineup after a one-game absence. The 76ers are missing James Harden on Tuesday, so McDaniels could still have a big role off the bench after a very strong performance Monday against the Pacers.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Starts, scores 20
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McDaniels amassed 20 points (8-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 147-143 victory over the Pacers.
With Tobias Harris (calf) and P.J. Tucker (back) out, McDaniels got his first start for Philadelphia. The 25-year-old hadn't scored in double figures with the 76ers since being traded in February. With the additional playing time, McDaniels posted his highest point and rebound totals since being moved from Charlotte. With injuries and a high-scoring matchup, it was a perfect combination of events that are unlikely to continue the rest of the season.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Draws first start with 76ers
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McDaniels is starting Monday's contest against the Pacers.
With both Tobias Harris (calf) and P.J. Tucker (back) ruled out for the 76ers, McDaniels is officially making his first career start with Philadelphia. Across the recently acquired forward's first nine appearances with the 76ers, McDaniels is averaging 4.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 15.9 minutes per game.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Plays well against Houston
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McDaniels provided eight points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three assists across 28 minutes during Monday's 123-104 win over Houston.
After playing 16 minutes in his Philly debut Saturday, McDaniels saw extended run against the Rockets with P.J. Tucker leaving the game early with left calf tightness. McDaniels was a capable fantasy producer in Charlotte when the minutes were there, so he could have a nice opportunity in front of him if Tucker misses more time. Coming into the game, coach Doc Rivers cited McDaniels' ability to rebound and his length as ways he will improve the 76ers.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Logs 16 minutes in 76ers debut
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McDaniels recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist across 16 minutes during Saturday's 101-98 win over the Nets.
McDaniels made his debut for the 76ers, delivering modest production in just 16 minutes. While it does appear he will have a steady role with his new team, he is unlikely to see more than about 20 minutes on any given night. For those keeping score, he should no longer be viewed as a viable 12-team asset.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Available Friday after all
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McDaniels (recently traded) will be available to make his Sixers debut Friday versus the Knicks, Kyle Neubeck of PhillyVoice.com reports.
In a turn of events, McDaniels' trade has become official, and he will make his debut Friday after initially being ruled out for the contest. the fourth-year wing has compiled his best campaign to date in 2022-23, racking up 10.6 points, 4.8 boards, 2.0 assists and 1.7 steals-plus-blocks per contest, but he likely won't be counted on in the same fashion with a more talented Philadelphia club. He's started 21 of his 56 appearances in Charlotte but is likely bound for a bench role with the 76ers.
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76ers' Jalen McDaniels: Won't debut Friday
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McDaniels (recently traded) won't make his 76ers debut Friday against the Knicks, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
Philadelphia acquired McDaniels via a three-team trade Thursday, but the deal is still pending as of Friday morning. The defensive-minded forward's next chance to suit up for his new team will come Saturday in Brooklyn. When available, McDaniels figures to slot in as the primary backup forward behind Tobias Harris and P.J. Tucker.
