Photo by Chensiyuan (CC BY-SA 4.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Sixers injury updates ahead of 2nd preseason game against Nets

The Philadelphia 76ers entered their second preseason game with a trio of key players sidelined by injury, as Dominick Barlow, Anfernee Simons, and Adem Bona will miss Thursday’s road matchup against the Brooklyn Nets. Barlow and Simons are dealing with minor back and hamstring issues, respectively, while Bona continues rehabbing from a left foot sprain.

The Sixers also suffered a significant setback with center Ariel Hukporti undergoing surgery for a torn right Achilles tendon, a blow to a promising young player who had shown strong potential in early preseason action. Coach Nick Nurse emphasized the team’s cautious approach, noting that most players should be available for Thursday’s game, though practice intensity will dictate readiness.

With Hukporti out, the Sixers will likely rely on a mix of smaller forwards—including LeBron James and Dean Wade—when healthy center options are limited. The team aims to gradually increase participation ahead of the October 20 season opener, balancing preseason preparation with player recovery.

Up nextNBA· 4h ago

Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t believe Charles Barkley about retiring from ‘Inside the NBA’