CAMDEN, N.J. — As the Philadelphia 76ers prepare for a grueling five-game road trip, they are looking to pick up some wins while getting healthy.
The Sixers have been without De’Anthony Melton (lumbar spine stress response) since a Jan. 12 win against the Sacramento Kings. He missed four games with lumbar spine soreness and returned for two games, but coach Nick Nurse and the staff didn’t like the way he was moving. They have sat him in a bid to get him right for the second half of the schedule.
Melton has completed an offloading period and will begin ramping up his activity ahead of his return to play. He will travel with the Sixers and will be re-evaluated in a week.
Then, there’s Robert Covington who hasn’t played since Dec. 30 due to left knee inflammation. He has received treatment over the previous three weeks to address the inflammation and the bone bruise. He is listed as out and will be re-evaluated in 3-to-4 weeks.
Robert Covington (left knee inflammation) has received treatment over the past three weeks to address inflammation and bone bruising in his left knee.
He is listed as out and will be re-evaluated in approximately three-to-four weeks. #Sixers
— Ky Carlin (@Ky_Carlin) January 24, 2024
Along with the injuries to Melton and Covington, the Sixers are looking to get Marcus Morris Sr., Patrick Beverley, Mo Bamba and Jaden Springer back in the lineup. They have missed some games recently due to their own issues.
“Marcus Morris, Pat, Jaden Springer were all in practice today (Wednesday),” said coach Nick Nurse. “Mo and Melt are still on the — Mo did some individual work. Melt is getting ready to do some as well. So those guys are not ready, but the rest of them should be OK by tomorrow barring anything else.”
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