03/19/2024, 12:14 AM
Still without clear return date
Melton is scheduled to be re-evaluated in the coming days once his two-week off-loading period concludes, but his return doesn't appear to be imminent. Nurse mentioned within the past two days that the other two 76ers players dealing with long-term injuries -- Joel Embiid (knee) and Robert Covington (knee) -- have resumed non-contact on-court work, so both are seemingly closer to playing than Melton at this point. With the growing likelihood that his absence will stretch into April, Melton isn't worth holding in the majority of redraft leagues.
03/18/2024, 9:46 PM
Won't play Monday
Harris didn't participate in the 76ers' morning shootaround and will be unavailable for a second consecutive game due to a right ankle sprain. However, coach Nick Nurse said before Monday's game that he expects Harris to return soon and that the forward will travel with the 76ers on their upcoming West Coast road trip, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. Nicolas Batum could handle a starting role once again, while Harris' next chance to play will be Wednesday against Phoenix.
03/18/2024, 2:53 PM
Misses morning shootaround
Harris also missed Sunday's practice, so he looks to be trending toward getting ruled out for a second straight game. If that's the case, Nicolas Batum could be in line for another start, and likely, a 30-plus-minute role.