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The Sixers want to keep Thomas and continue to add size. Derrick Coleman, Brian Skinner and Tyrone Hill are all free agents, and the team wants to re-sign Coleman and Skinner. The Sixers also brought in Andrew DeClercq for a workout yesterday.

Coach Jim O’Brien said Thomas was “doubtful” for the opener but “probable” for Friday night’s home opener against Phoenix. Andre Iguodala could see a lot of minutes in the first week.

Coach Jim O’Brien said that Thomas “looked good” and that there was “no question” he would start. He should be in your lineup.

Sounds to us like Corliss Williamson and Josh Davis will have to take the power forward minutes tonight.

Williamson has a history of thriving in a reserve role, but if Thomas continues to average just five points and six rebounds, as he has over his last four games, the Sixers will need to consider a change. Not a good year for Thomases. Kenny, Kurt, and Tim are all involved in positional wars.

“It is absolutely a setback for him, but I believe in his character, and he’ll work his way back into earning valuable minutes,” O’Brien said yesterday. Thomas is currently third on the depth chart behind Josh Davis and Corliss Williamson. O’Brien is really trying to send a message here.

An evaluation of his condition won’t be made until today.

The Sixers are not sure how long Thomas will be out, but coach Larry Brown said Thomas will not play today or Sunday. His foot and leg were placed in a cast yesterday.

Thomas should be considered day-to-day.

Thomas left Friday’s game with a lower back injury and did not practice yesterday.