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Dominick Barlow out with back injury to start regular season, will be reevaluated in two weeks

The Philadelphia 76ers' preseason struggles deepen as Dominick Barlow is sidelined with a lumbar spine bone stress response, the team confirmed. The 23-year-old guard, who contributed reliably last season with 7.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game over 71 appearances, will miss the season opener and be reevaluated in two weeks.

His absence adds to a crowded injury list, with Tacko Fall (quad) and Ariel Hukporti (Achilles) already out, while Anfernee Simons, Adem Bona, and Dean Wade remain questionable for Tuesday’s opener against the New York Knicks. Despite the depth concerns, the Sixers’ starting lineup—led by Joel Embiid, Jaylen Brown, LeBron James, Tyrese Maxey, and VJ Edgecombe—remains intact for the critical matchup.

The team faces financial constraints, unable to address the roster gaps until early December due to cap restrictions, leaving them reliant on undrafted free agents for immediate help.

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