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76ersTrendon Watford Out at Least Two Weeks With Adductor Strain

Philadelphia is expected to lean on Jabari Walker, with Paul George a possibility if his ankle allows.

Overview

  • An MRI confirmed a left adductor strain for Trendon Watford, who exited Tuesday’s loss to Orlando early.
  • Watford will be reevaluated in two weeks and is set to miss at least six games beginning with Friday’s matchup in Brooklyn.
  • Since his debut, he logged 14 straight appearances with four starts, averaging 20.3 minutes per game in a steady rotation role.
  • He has averaged 8.9 points, 4.7 rebounds and 3.6 assists on .534/.389/.800 shooting, with the team posting a +1.9 net rating in his minutes versus -3.8 without him.
  • Paul George practiced Wednesday after a right ankle sprain, rookie VJ Edgecombe returned to practice from calf tightness, and Joel Embiid continued individual work while remaining out with right knee soreness.