Sampson is expected to draw the start in Thursday's game against the Bulls, Tom Moore of Calkins Media reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Jerami Grant dealing with a calf injury, the Sixers will give Sampson another shot at running with the starters Thursday. The start will mark number 14 of the year for Sampson, which will likely give him the opportunity to see minutes above his season average of 15 per game. As soon as Grant is healthy, there's a good chance Sampson is moved back to the bench, although the two have been rotating on and off all season.