There were multiple upgrades on Tuesday’s official New Orleans injury report, ahead of Wednesday’s 7 p.m. home game vs. Philadelphia. CJ McCollum (right lung small pneumothorax) is being listed as questionable to play against the 76ers. Meanwhile, Trey Murphy (left knee partial meniscectomy) and Matt Ryan (right calf strain) had their status changed to doubtful for Wednesday’s interconference meeting. Dereon Seabron (G League two-way) is listed as out.
McCollum's most recent game appearance was Nov. 4 vs. Atlanta, while Murphy is awaiting making his 2023-24 season debut. Ryan's last game action was Nov. 18 vs. Minnesota.
Previous Game Starting Lineups
PHILADELPHIA (12-5)
Monday win vs. LA Lakers
Tyrese Maxey, De’Anthony Melton, Nicolas Batum, Tobias Harris, Joel Embiid
NEW ORLEANS (9-9)
Monday loss at Utah
Dyson Daniels, Herb Jones, Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jonas Valanciunas
Season Series
Nov. 29: at New Orleans, 7 p.m. (Bally Sports)
March 8: at Philadelphia, 6 p.m. (Bally Sports)