Bamba won't start Wednesday's Play-In Game against the Heat.
With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, Bamba drew a spot start during the regular-season finale and posted four points, six rebounds and two blocks in 18 minutes during a 107-86 win over Brooklyn. Across 40 appearances off the bench this season, Bamba has averaged 3.7 points, 3.6 rebounds and 0.9 blocks in 10.3 minutes per game.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Quiet in spot start
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Bamba provided four points (2-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and two blocks over 18 minutes during Sunday's 107-86 win over Brooklyn.
Bamba got the spot start after Joel Embiid (knee) was ruled out. He will end his regular season with averages of 4.4 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 12.9 minutes per game. The big man also put up 6.3 points and 5.6 rebounds across 19.3 minutes in 16 starts.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Gets spot start
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Bamba will start Sunday's game against the Nets.
Joel Embiid (knee/rest) is sitting out the regular-season finale, so Bamba will slide into the startling lineup. As a starter this season (16 games), Bamba has averaged 6.3 points, 5.6 rebounds and 1.3 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Grabs seven boards in return
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Bamba (illness) scored three points (1-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt) and added seven rebounds, two blocks and one assist in 15 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 133-126 double-overtime victory over the Spurs.
Bamba was back in action for Philadelphia after missing the previous three games with an illness. His return coincided with Joel Embiid being held out of Sunday's contest, after Embiid had played in each of the previous three games following a 29-game absence while he recovered from meniscus surgery. With Embiid expected back for the 76ers' next game Tuesday versus the Pistons and Paul Reed likely to serve as his top backup, Bamba could soon find himself outside of the team's rotation.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Not listed on injury report
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Bamba (illness) isn't listed on Philadelphia's injury report for Sunday's game against the Spurs.
Bamba missed three straight games due to an illness but is cleared to suit up Sunday. Joel Embiid (knee) made his return following a lengthy absence while Bamba was sick, but the reigning MVP has been ruled out for Sunday's contest, which is the second night of a back-to-back set, for rest purposes. Bamba should garner a solid role versus San Antonio, though Paul Reed is expected to start at center in Embiid's stead.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Won't play Saturday
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Bamba (illness) won't play Saturday against Memphis, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bamba's status won't have a big impact in fantasy hoops, as Joel Embiid (knee) is good to go. Bamba should be considered questionable for Sunday against the Spurs.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Active at shootaround
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Bamba (illness) participated in shootaround ahead of Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bamba is listed as questionable after missing Philadelphia's previous contest with a non-COVID illness. If Bamba is upgraded to available, his playing time will depend on Joel Embiid's (knee) status.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Questionable for Saturday
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Bamba (illness) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Bamba is in danger of missing his third straight contest due to a non-COVID illness. If Bamba is ruled out, Paul Reed will likely receive increased playing time.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Ruled out for Thursday
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Bamba (illness) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Heat, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Bamba didn't participate in the 76ers' morning shootaround Thursday and will be forced to miss a second consecutive game due to an illness. Even if healthy, Bamba would have been uncertain to be included in the rotation after Joel Embiid made his return from meniscus surgery earlier in the week.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Absent from shootaround
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Bamba (illness), who is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat, didn't participate in the 76ers' morning shootaround, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bamba was a late scratch for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, and he continues to deal with an illness ahead of Thursday's matchup. His absence from Philadelphia's morning shootaround is discouraging, and it's possible he's unavailable for a second consecutive game.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Iffy for Thursday
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Bamba (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Heat.
Bamba was a late scratch ahead of Tuesday's win over the shorthanded Thunder and may miss another contest. Joel Embiid (knee), Tyrese Maxey (hip) and Tobias Harris (knee) are also questionable.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Late scratch Tuesday
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Bamba won't play in Tuesday's game versus the Thunder due to an illness, Lauren Rosen of the 76ers' official site reports.
Despite not appearing on the injury report all day, Bamba will miss Tuesday's contest with a non-COVID illness. If Joel Embiid (knee) is upgraded from questionable, he should reclaim his starting role. Bamba's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with Miami.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Productive in loss Friday
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Bamba recorded 14 points (6-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks over 22 minutes during Friday's 117-114 loss to Cleveland.
Bamba was coming off his first double-double of the season in the loss to the Clippers on Wednesday, and while he couldn't repeat that outcome, he delivered another solid showing. The veteran big man is making the most of the opportunity, averaging 6.9 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game across his last 12 starts. Bamba will remain a decent streaming option for the time being, but he'll head back to the bench once Joel Embiid (knee) is ready to return.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: First double-double of season
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Bamba ended with 12 points (5-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds and two blocks over 19 minutes during Wednesday's 108-107 loss to the Clippers.
Making his 11th straight start, the 25-year-old center recorded his first double-double of the season as he continues to split the workload in the paint with Paul Reed. Over those 11 contests, Bamba has averaged 6.3 points, 5.6 boards and 1.3 blocks in 20.8 minutes a game, and his defensive contributions are the only thing keeping him on the fantasy radar -- he's delivered multiple blocks in four of the last six games.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Sees 22 minutes against Clippers
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Bamba closed with five points (2-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks across 22 minutes during Sunday's 121-107 win over the Clippers.
Bamba's offensive usage rate remains low, but his overall production across the board is trending up. In his last six outings, Bamba posted averages of 6.8 points, 6.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 1.5 blocks, 1.3 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Expected to start Friday
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Bamba is expected to start Friday's game against the Pelicans, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Bamba drew three straight starts to begin March before being replaced by Paul Reed on Wednesday. In those starts, Bamba averaged 4.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 15.0 minutes per game.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Moves to bench
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Bamba isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Bamba will be replaced by Paul Reed in the starting five Wednesday. Bamba is averaging 2.6 points, 3.4 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.0 blocks in 12.0 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Looks good in start
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Bamba amassed eight points (2-3 FG, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 14 minutes during Sunday's 120-116 victory over Dallas.
Bamba showed off good chemistry with Kyle Lowry around the basket as well as with Tyrese Maxey in pick-and-roll Sunday. Bamba has now started two consecutive games while Paul Reed comes off the bench, but coach Nick Nurse is deploying the bigs on a lineup-specific basis depending on opponent scheme.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Gets start at center
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Bamba will start Friday's game against the Hornets, Austin Krell of USA Today reports.
With Kelly Oubre (shoulder) and KJ Martin (ankle) joining De'Anthony Melton (back), Robert Covington (knee) and Joel Embiid (knee) on the sidelines, Bamba and Kyle Lowry will enter the starting lineup. They'll be flanked by Tyrese Maxey, Tobias Harris and Buddy Hield, sending Paul Reed to a bench role. Bamba has yet to start a contest this season, but when he plays at least 18 minutes (eight times), he's averaged 8.8 points, 6.6 rebounds and 1.8 blocks in 19.6 minutes per game.
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76ers' Mo Bamba: Will play Monday
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Bamba (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Bamba missed Saturday's game against the Wizards due to right knee soreness, but he'll be back in action following a minimal absence. Over his last five appearances, he's averaged 3.4 points and 6.0 rebounds in 15.4 minutes per game.
