Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Jaden Springer will be sidelined for the team’s upcoming game against the Denver Nuggets due to an ankle injury. This news comes as a blow to the 76ers, as they will be missing Springer for the second leg of their back-to-back games.
With Springer out, players like Patrick Beverley, Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, and Kenyon Martin Jr. are expected to see additional minutes on the court during Tuesday night’s game. According to numberFire’s NBA Heat Map, the 76ers have an implied total of 115.75, and the game total is set at 230.0, which is the lowest out of the three games scheduled for Tuesday night.
Aside from Springer’s absence, there have been other recent player updates in the NBA. Daniel Theis is operating in a second unit role for the Los Angeles team, while Mason Plumlee is starting at center for the Clippers. In addition, LeBron James is listed as questionable for the Lakers’ upcoming game due to an ankle injury, while Anthony Davis is probable to play. The Clippers’ Ivica Zubac is expected to be out for at least 4 weeks due to a calf injury, and the Trail Blazers’ Malcolm Brogdon is questionable for their next game due to an adductor issue.
Looking specifically at the Philadelphia 76ers, Danuel House and De’Anthony Melton are also dealing with back injuries, while Mo Bamba is out for Tuesday’s game. Furthermore, the 76ers’ Robert Covington and Danuel House’s availability for Tuesday’s game is uncertain.
These recent updates highlight the impact of injuries on various NBA teams, including the Philadelphia 76ers, as they navigate through the challenges of player absences and lineup adjustments.
