Drummond played well in a reserve role behind Joel Embiid in 2024-25, and rather than test the free agent market, he’ll return to the Sixers for another season with a similar role. Fantasy managers can expect solid numbers when Drummond is thrust into the starting lineup, but he’s not typically worth utilizing when Embiid is healthy.

Given the updated timeline, fantasy managers who may have stashed Drummond in an IL+ slot can let him go. At the earliest, he won’t be available to play until April 7, which is the first day of Week 23. Guerschon Yabusele and Adem Bona will handle the center responsibilities moving forward, with Yabusele offering the safer fantasy floor.

Both centers will remain sidelined for another game, with Drummond missing his fifth in a row. Guerschon Yabusele and Oshae Brissett will continue to be the center options for Philly, with Yabusele being the better option for fantasy managers.

Drummond and Bona remain sidelined, with the former missing his fourth straight game. Guerschon Yabusele is questionable for Wednesday’s game and would be the starting center if allowed to play. However, if Yabusele cannot play, the 76ers may give Oshae Brissett another start. He would be worth streaming in this spot, even though Brissett is not a center.