There are so many guys NOT playing for the Sixers Friday, it might just be easier to tell you who is playing.
But for the sake of being thorough, we’ll provide both. Ben Simmons, who always seemed like a long shot to play, is listed as doubtful with a designation of “return to competition reconditioning.” A team official confirmed that Simmons was not with the team and will be out.
Here are the Sixers who are out tonight:
Joel Embiid (rest)
Simmons (return to competition reconditioning)
Danny Green (rest)
Tobias Harris (right knee soreness)
Shake Milton (right ankle sprain)
Matisse Thybulle (right shoulder soreness)
Grant Riller (left knee surgery)
Here are the Sixers who are available tonight:
Seth Curry
Tyrese Maxey
Furkan Korkmaz
Isaiah Joe
Georges Niang
Andre Drummond
Paul Reed
Jaden Springer
Charles Bassey
Shaquille Harrison
Aaron Henry
The Pistons’ injury report is just as long.