GEORGES NIANG NEWS

Embiid, 76ers set for matchup against the Cavaliers

Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup against Cleveland averaging 29.9 points per game

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

No Bones about it: Denver's Hyland, Jokic beat Embiid, 76ers

Nikola Jokic had 22 points and 13 rebounds to lead the Denver Nuggets to a 114-110 win over the Philadelphia 76ers

MARCH 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid's 35 points, 16 rebounds lead 76ers over Magic in OT

Joel Embiid had 35 points and 16 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers kept rallying, finally beating the Orlando Magic 116-114 in overtime

MARCH 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid, 76ers set for matchup with the Magic

Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup with Orlando averaging 29.7 points per game

MARCH 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Chips in four threes Niang ended Monday's 121-106 victory over the Bulls with 14 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two assists across 19 minutes.

Impact Niang led the 76ers' bench in minutes and was the only second-unit contributor to supply more than three points. Interestingly, Furkan Korkmaz didn't play despite not carrying a pregame injury designation, so Niang soaked up extra usage in another dominant Philadelphia victory. Niang is shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc this season, his fourth consecutive year connecting on over 40 percent of his triples.

MARCH 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Maxey-mum Effort: 76ers race past Cavs behind 33 from Maxey

Tyrese Maxey made five 3-pointers and scored 33 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to their fifth straight win,

MARCH 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

76ers play the Cavaliers on 4-game win streak

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Harden shines in Philly home debut with 26 points vs Knicks

James Harden scored 26 points with nine assists and nine rebounds to lead the 76ers to a 123-108 win over the New York Knicks

MARCH 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Back to bench Niang will return to a reserve role for Friday's matchup against Minnesota, Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Impact Niang will move to the bench, as James Harden will be making his debut with the team. He's averaging 9.0 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.4 points across 22.1 minutes in 48 games as a reserve this season.

FEBRUARY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia visits Minnesota after Embiid's 42-point game

Philadelphia visits the Minnesota Timberwolves after Joel Embiid scored 42 points in the 76ers' 123-120 win over the Milwaukee Bucks

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 18 points in starting role Niang closed Thursday's 123-120 win over the Bucks with 18 points (6-12 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds and two assists across 40 minutes.

Impact Niang made his first start since early December and capitalized on the opportunity with his highest scoring output since Dec. 28. The sixth-year forward tied a season high with five three-pointers to account for a majority of his production. Niang's move into the starting five isn't likely to be permanent, so there's no need to grab him off the fantasy waiver wire based on this outlier performance.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid has huge game to help 76ers outlast Bucks, 123-120

Joel Embiid had 42 points, 14 rebounds and five assists and the Philadelphia 76ers regrouped after squandering a 15-point lead to beat the Milwaukee Bucks 123-120 on Thursday night

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gets chance with first unit Niang is starting Thursday's game against the Bucks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Impact Niang's last start dates back Dec. 3 when he got the starting nod against Atlanta. He'll take the place of Danny Green in an effort to put forth a larger first unit Thursday evening in Milwaukee.

FEBRUARY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores nine points off bench Niang finished Tuesday's 135-87 loss to Boston with nine points (2-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT) and four rebounds over 22 minutes.

Impact Niang, along with the rest of the 76ers, struggled during Tuesday's blowout loss to the Celtics. The forward is in the midst of a career year, averaging 9.3 points, 2.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23.1 minutes per game -- all career highs. However, his production off the bench hasn't been consistent enough for him to be a steady fantasy contributor.

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Philadelphia visits Milwaukee following Antetokounmpo's 50-point game

Milwaukee hosts the Philadelphia 76ers after Giannis Antetokounmpo scored 50 points in the Milwaukee Bucks' 128-119 win over the Indiana Pacers

FEBRUARY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid leads Philadelphia against Boston after 40-point outing

Philadelphia faces the Boston Celtics after Joel Embiid scored 40 points in the Philadelphia 76ers' 103-93 win against the Cleveland Cavaliers

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid and the 76ers host the Cavaliers

Joel Embiid leads Philadelphia into a matchup with Cleveland averaging 29.3 points per game

FEBRUARY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores 13 off bench Niang recorded 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and one assist over 17 minutes during Friday's 107-98 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact While he doesn't do quite enough to warrant fantasy consideration in most leagues, Niang continues to be an important cog off the bench for coach Doc Rivers. He's locked into a role of 15-to-25 minutes on most nights, and he continues to shoot it well from beyond the arc (39.7% 3Pt) after closing last season at a career-high 42.5 percent.

FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid scores 36 points, leads 76ers over Kings

Joel Embiid scored 36 points, Tyrese Maxey keyed a game-changing run in the fourth quarter and the Philadelphia 76ers won their fourth in a row with a 103-101 victory over the Sacr...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hammers four triples in win Niang posted 14 points (5-7 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds and two assists across 24 minutes during Thursday's 105-87 victory over the Lakers.

Impact Niang had the hot hand off the bench for the 76ers, scoring in double-digits for just the third time this calendar year. While he can be a sneaky source of triples if you can catch him on the right night, his productive outings are too few and far between to warrant a roster spot outside of the deepest formats.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid leads 76ers past short-handed Pelicans, 117-107

Joel Embiid scored 12 of his 42 points in the fourth quarter as the Philadelphia 76ers pulled away from the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans for a 117-107 win

JANUARY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores five points off bench Niang had five points (1-6 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 18 minutes during Friday's 111-99 win over the Celtics.

Impact Niang continues to garner consistent playing time, but he has failed to make substantial contributions to the box score. Over his last seven appearances, he's played 19.7 minutes per game, but he's averaged just 6.6 points and 2.4 rebounds during those contests.

JANUARY 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Harris has first career triple-double as Sixers beat Raptors

Tobias Harris had 19 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists for his first career triple-double, Joel Embiid had 36 points and 11 rebounds, and the Philadelphia 76ers hung on late to b...

DECEMBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid has 36 points and 13 rebounds, 76ers beat Wizards

Joel Embiid had 36 points and 13 rebounds and a spat with Montrezl Harrell, Tobias Harris added 23 points and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Washington Wizards 117-96 on Sunday ni...

DECEMBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Georges Niang out of protocol, ready to help Sixers move forward Philadelphia 76ers forward Georges Niang is back with the team and he is ready to help.

DECEMBER 26, 2021 • USATODAY.COM