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Andre Drummond - Promoted to starting roleDrummond is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Cavaliers.

ImpactThe 76ers will be without Joel Embiid () for this contest, so Drummond will fill in for him, as he's often done this season. The veteran big man is averaging 8.7 points and 10.3 boards per game in a starting role (13 appearances) in 2024-25.

13 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Paul George - Active SaturdayGeorge (knee) will play in Saturday's game against the Cavaliers, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

ImpactGeorge will suit up for the second leg of the 76ers back-to-back set despite being labeled questionable leading up to the contest. In his last five games, George has averaged 17.2 points, 6.2 rebounds, 5.8 assists and 2.6 combined steals-plus-blocks across 37.2 minutes.

13 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Joel Embiid's Health Update After Return to Philadelphia 76ers LineupLast Friday, the Philadelphia 76ers saw their seven-time All-Star Joel Embiid go down with a potential injury in just his second game back a...

17 HOURS AGO•SI.COM

Cavs rule out sharpshooter ahead of matchup with Philadelphia 76ers Saturday nightThe Cavs host the 76ers on Saturday night.

18 HOURS AGO•CLEVELAND.COM

Paul George - Officially deemed questionableGeorge (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers.

ImpactAlthough head coach Nick Nurse said Friday that he expects George to play Saturday, the 76ers could opt to rest the star forward for precautionary reasons on the second leg of a back-to-back. If George is ultimately ruled out, Caleb Martin and Ricky Council are candidates to receive increased playing time.

19 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Caleb Martin - Getting green light vs. CavsMartin (shoulder) isn't listed on the team's injury report ahead of Saturday's game against Cleveland.

ImpactMartin has missed Philly's last three matchups due to a shoulder injury but will be ready to go for Saturday's clash. He's averaging 4.0 points, 3.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists through four December appearances, all off the bench.

19 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia 76ers at Cleveland Cavaliers odds, picks and predictionsThe Philadelphia 76ers (9-16) and Cleveland Cavaliers (24-4) meet Saturday at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET...

21 HOURS AGO•AZCENTRAL.COM