Jalen

Hood-Schifino

After scoring just six points on Saturday, JHS stepped up on the offensive end with VJ Edgecombe sidelined with a minor thumb injury. He didn’t replicate his eight assists, and turnovers were an issue, but it was encouraging to see him have a strong scoring performance. He’ll continue to get an opportunity to compete for a roster spot with Philadelphia, though he’ll likely spend most of next season in the G League.

JHS ended last season with the 76ers after the 2023 first-round pick’s time with the Lakers came to an abrupt end. Now, he’s getting the chance to prove he belongs in the NBA. His first two years in the NBA were disappointing, and at this point, he shouldn’t be on anyone’s fantasy radar.

Hood-Schifino is back after sitting out Wednesday’s loss to the Wizards. His return likely means fewer minutes for Marcus Bagley and Phillip Wheeler, who both played rotation minutes on Wednesday. Hood-Schifino has not provided consistent production, but he’ll get the minutes needed to achieve fantasy relevance in deep leagues.

JHS has played well in Philadelphia when compared to his time with the Lakers and Jazz. The former first-round pick should see a significant reserve role if he is available, with Jared Butler, Marcus Bagley and Phillip Wheeler taking on extra minutes if JHS is out.

Hood-Schifino’s absence will not impact fantasy basketball, as Quentin Grimes is available after sitting out Monday’s loss to the Pelicans. Chuma Okeke will likely play fewer minutes, eliminating what little streaming value he possessed.

Walker missed four games with a concussion before returning last Friday against the Spurs, but he subsequently left that game after playing 11 minutes with a head injury. Walker sat out Sunday’s game against the Hawks with a concussion and will do the same Monday. There will be more minutes for Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino in his absence.

Dowtin, on a two-way contract, started Sunday’s game after being inactive for the previous two. He’s approaching his 50-game limit (active for, not games played), hence Philadelphia’s decision not to utilize him on Wednesday or Friday. Even though the 76ers play four games during Week 21, there’s no guarantee Dowtin or Jalen Hood-Schifino will be available for each. Hood-Schifino was inactive on Sunday for the same reason Dowtin was earlier in the week.

Bona will miss a fifth straight game with a sprained left ankle. With Andre Drummond and Joel Embiid also out, the 76ers will lean on Guerschon Yabusele in the middle. As for Walker, he played 11 minutes in Friday’s loss to the Spurs after missing four games in the league’s concussion protocol. His absence means more playing time for Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino, with the former offering a higher streaming ceiling.

Following a four-game absence, Walker will be back in the lineup. He should immediately play plenty of minutes for the shorthanded 76ers, and that should take away time from Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino.

Walker is expected to be back after missing Philadelphia’s last four games. Ricky Council IV and Jalen Hood-Schifino should both lose out on some minutes to make room for Walker in the rotation.