Sam

Young

Odds are “50-50" that he’ll be dealt, and the Grizzlies are reportedly looking for a second-round pick in exchange. Young has been buried on the bench for most of the season and is averaging just 3.5 points per game.

The Grizzlies were shopping the swingman and the Sixers were looking to add depth on the wing, so this deal makes sense for both sides. Young is a solid defender and should be a decent role player for the Sixers going forward, but don’t look for any fantasy value here. The first domino of deadline day has fallen.

Young was spotted in a walking boot many moons ago and hasn’t played since February 2. For all of his opportunity due to injury, he hasn’t been able to do produce anything of substance for the Grizzlies.

With the 76ers resting many of their regulars, Young was able to get some extra run before having his night cut short.

This makes him iffy for Thursday’s finale at Detroit, but he wasn’t worth owning when healthy.

Gay woke up Tuesday morning with headaches and did not pass his “baseline test” for the second straight day. He’s now headed for a CT scan, leaving him questionable for Friday’s game against the Raptors. Sam Young will start at small forward on Tuesday, leaving O.J. Mayo and Quincy Pondexter in their bench roles.

Young is not likely to see the rotation during the playoffs, but put in some good work tonight.

Iguodala was deemed a game-time call on Monday, but it doesn’t look like he’ll be well enough to give it a go. Evan Turner, Thaddeus Young, Sam Young and Jodie Meeks should all see an increase in minutes in the event that Iguodala does not play.

Iguodala’s status going forward will depend on how his knee tendinitis responds to treatment. Jodie Meeks will start at shooting guard once again Tuesday and Evan Turner will see a boost in minutes as he kicks to small forward. Sam Young will also be called upon plenty to replace Iguodala’s defensive abilities.

Young drove for 13 hours to arrive in Philadelphia from Memphis and needs to get acclimated to his new team. Even if he does play, Young is not worth fantasy consideration.