Sixers fall to Nets in Tuesday’s game as Joel Embiid’s 19 points in the first half could not prevent a second-half collapse. The offense vanished after halftime, leaving the Sixers on the losing end.
Roster Shake-Up
The Sixers have recently signed 6-foot-7 wing MarJon Beauchamp to a two-way contract, announced Friday. Beauchamp joined the team after an Exhibit 10 deal in October, and has averaged 20.7 points, 4.9 rebounds and 3.0 assists in seven G League games for the Delaware Blue Coats. He was the 24th overall pick in the 2022 NBA draft by the Bucks and has appeared in 135 NBA games, posting 4.1 points and 1.9 rebounds per contest.
Injuries and Probable Lineups
According to The Philadelphia Inquirer’s Keith Pompey, Beauchamp is in Chicago for the opener of the Sixers’ five-game road trip on Friday night. As of Friday afternoon, the Sixers listed VJ Edgecombe, Dominick Barlow and Quentin Grimes (illness) as probable for the upcoming game against the Bulls. Joel Embiid (right knee injury management) was questionable, while Kelly Oubre Jr. (left knee LCL sprain) and Trendon Watford (left adductor strain) were out. The team had waived rookie two-way guard Hunter Sallis before signing Beauchamp. Barlow and Jabari Walker have been regulars in the rotation, with Barlow starting 15 games and averaging 9.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 blocks and 0.8 steals.
Key Takeaways
- Embiid scored 19 points in the first half, but the Sixers’ offense stalled in the second half, leading to a loss against the Nets.
- MarJon Beauchamp signed a two-way contract, adding depth to the roster after an Exhibit 10 deal.
- Current injury reports list Embiid as questionable, with Oubre Jr. and Watford out; Edgecombe, Barlow and Grimes (illness) are probable for the next game.
The Sixers’ recent roster moves and injury status highlight a period of adjustment as the team prepares for the next stretch of games.
