Quentin

Grimes

Maxey is back after missing three weeks with a finger injury, giving the 76ers a welcome boost as they look to avoid the play-in tournament. His return pushes Quentin Grimes ot the bench, limiting Grimes’ fantasy value. There has been no word regarding a potential minutes limit for Maxey, but he doesn’t need heavy minutes to provide reliable fantasy value. VJ Edgecombe, Paul George, Dominick Barlow and Joel Embiid complete the starting five.

Sidelined since suffering a finger injury late in a March 7 loss to the Hawks, Maxey is listed as questionable for Saturday. If he’s able to return, there could be a minutes limit in place. Maxey should replace Quentin Grimes in the starting lineup once he’s able to play.

Oubre Jr. is quoted as saying, “I’m playing basketball tomorrow.” He hasn’t officially been cleared to take the court, but Oubre Jr. is on track to return after nearly three weeks on the sideline. Quentin Grimes’ playing time could take a hit with Oubre Jr. back in action.

Oubre, who was diagnosed with a sprained left elbow on March 11, appears to be closing in on a return to action. While he will not play in Wednesday’s game against the Bulls, the ability to resume on-court workouts and participate in pregame shootaround is a step in the right direction. Quentin Grimes, who returns to action after a one-game absence, should remain in the starting lineup until Oubre is cleared.

Grimes is set to return after a one-game absence due to an illness. Marjon Beauchamp started and had 13 points in Monday’s loss to the Thunder, but will head back to the bench with Grimes returning.

Grimes had been on a hot streak as a starter before missing Monday’s game against OKC. If he remains out against Chicago, MarJon Beauchamp should get another starting nod. He scored an inefficient 13 points in Monday’s loss, but he may be more productive in a more favorable matchup.

The 76ers won’t have Quentin Grimes for Monday’s game, as he is out due to illness. Beauchamp moves into the starting lineup, and while the change gives him some deep-league upside, he is not worth the risk as a streamer. The other four starters are unchanged, with Barlow back after having to exit Saturday’s win over the Jazz with a sprained left ankle.

Grimes had been on quite a roll recently, averaging 24.6 points per game over his last five appearances and excelling as Philadelphia’s main scorer amidst injuries to several key Sixers. With him unavailable against OKC, Justin Edwards and Trendon Watford could be the ones who soak up most of those vacant minutes.

Grimes is a late addition to the injury report, and that’s bad news for a Sixers team that will already be missing Kelly Oubre Jr., Tyrese Maxey, Paul George and Joel Embiid. MarJon Beauchamp and Justin Edwards should take on expanded roles, while Jabari Walker and Trendon Watford could see increased run, too.

In the eight games the 76ers have played since losing Tyrese Maxey to a finger injury, Grimes has averaged 22.1 points while shooting 46.3 percent from the field. The overall production during this period has been worth ninth-round value in eight-cat formats, which is suitable for Grimes, given the expectations earlier this season. Even with Paul George’s suspension coming to an end next week, Grimes’ upside should not take much of a hit because of the 76ers’ need for his scoring.