Edwards will end a three-game absence with an ankle injury Wednesday, but he'll carry a minutes limit in the mid-20s range. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes across his last seven contests, but his fantasy appeal will take a hit until his restrictions are lifted.
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SB Nation on MSNJustin Edwards leaves practice with sprained ankle, Eric Gordon to see specialist for wristThe Sixers returned from the All-Star break and resumed practice Tuesday night. They seem to be picking up right where they left off as they announced Justin Edwards left the practice early after spraining his ankle.
Justin Edwards, 21, has shined as an undrafted rookie for the Sixers, recently earning a conversion to a standard NBA contract.
Edwards (ankle) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. Edwards is likely to end a three-game absence with an ankle injury Wednesday. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.
There’s one new name on the Sixers’ injury report. Still, as head coach Nick Nurse noted Wednesday, he’s become accustomed to an extensive list this season. For the team’s first game after the All-Star break Thursday night vs.
Edwards is likely to end a three-game absence with an ankle injury Wednesday. The undrafted rookie has averaged 10.4 points, 3.9 rebounds, 1.6 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.3 minutes over his last seven games. However, he's likely to see a downtick in playing time against New York with Paul George healthy and Quentin Grimes (knee) probable.
Update, 7:00 p.m.: Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey are now officially listed as questionable vs. the Bulls Monday night. Maxey is dealing with a sprained finger in his right shooting hand, though Nick Nurse did tell reporters Sunday that the guard was a full participant at practice.
Edwards was one of the four players absent Wednesday, with the season-long injury to Jared McCain, Eric Gordon (wrist) and Kyle Lowry (hip). Gordon missed the last two games and four of seven, the previous two due to knee soreness. Lowry’s latest stint for his recurrent hip issue has lasted two games. He’s been limited to 33 games this year.
Edwards (ankle) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Chicago, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
As the Sixers get back to work, coach Nick Nurse gave an update on George as he and the Sixers move forward. "He was good today," Nurse said on Wednesday. "I thought much, much be
Edwards sprained his left ankle in the first practice post the All-Star break and missed the loss to the Boston Celtics and will miss the matchup against the Brooklyn Nets on Saturday. As the Sixers move forward, coach Nick Nurse is hoping he will be able to return on Monday.
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