Paul Reed
C DET
Wed 2/7/24 11:43 AM

Reed, who's suited up for the last two games despite battling an illness, said he's feeling "a lot better" after Wednesday's morning shootaround, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
Reed was limited to 15 and 22 minutes, respectively, over the last two games while battling an illness, totaling just four points, 10 rebounds and one block. With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, the 76ers need all the production they can get out of Reed, who's averaging 10.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 1.2 blocks and 1.0 steals in 24.7 minutes across his previous 13 starts this season.

Paul Reed
C DET
Mon 2/5/24 5:48 PM

Coach Nick Nurse said Reed is dealing with an illness ahead of Monday's game versus Dallas, but the center will suit up, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
EDGE Analysis
With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, the 76ers need Reed available for as many minutes as possible, but the backup big man will presumably be limited against the Mavericks. He was reportedly dealing with the aliment ahead of Saturday's blowout loss to Brooklyn, and he posted just two points and four rebounds in 15 minutes during that contest.

Paul Reed
C DET
Fri 2/2/24 10:13 AM

Reed supplied seven points (3-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal over 28 minutes during Thursday's 127-124 win over the Jazz.
EDGE Analysis
Getting his third start in the last four games due to Joel Embiid's knee trouble, Reed led the Sixers in rebounding as he pulled down 10-plus boards for the third time this season. In 11 contests as a starter, the fourth-year forward is averaging 12.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.4 blocks and 1.2 steals in 25.8 minutes a game, and with Embiid potentially facing an extended absence, Reed's run of fantasy relevance should continue.

Paul Reed
C DET
Thu 2/1/24 9:36 PM

Reed is in the starting lineup to face the Jazz on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Unsurprisingly, Reed returns to the starting lineup with the news that Joel Embiid will miss time due to a knee injury. Reed is averaging 12.5 points, 6.7 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 1.3 blocks and 1.2 steals per game when playing as a starter over 10 contests this season.

Paul Reed
C DET
Tue 1/30/24 9:37 PM

Reed isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game versus the Warriors.
EDGE Analysis
Joel Embiid will replace Reed in the starting lineup Tuesday after missing the last two contests with a knee injury. Reed is averaging 3.8 points and 5.8 rebounds in 13.2 minutes across his last five appearances coming off the bench.

Paul Reed
C DET
Tue 1/30/24 12:42 PM

Reed supplied 11 points (5-8 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Monday's 130-104 loss to the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined for a second straight game, Reed started but returned to a modest level of production after he had carved up the Nuggets for 30 points and 13 rebounds in 42 minutes on Saturday. The downtown in playing time was due to Reed being deployed in a platoon at center with Mo Bamba, who logged 19 minutes in his return from a knee injury that sidelined him since Jan 12. Reed continues to thrive as a defensive playmaker with a 2.5 percent block rate and a 1.9 percent steal rate, which rank in the 73rd and 89th percentile among all big men, respectively. Despite his strong play when on the floor, however, Reed is likely to fade back into a 10-to-15-minute role in most games once Embiid returns, as head coach Nick Nurse hasn't shown much of an inclination to play the two big men alongside one another.

Paul Reed
C DET
Sun 1/28/24 7:15 PM

Reed had 30 points (14-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, one assist and two steals in 42 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 loss to Denver.
EDGE Analysis
Reed replaced Joel Embiid (knee) in the starting lineup Saturday by leading all players in scoring while hauling in a team-high rebound total in a 30-point double-double performance. Reed set season-high marks in both points and rebounds while tallying his second double-double of the year.

Paul Reed
C DET
Sun 1/28/24 12:17 PM

Reed contributed 30 points (14-21 FG, 2-4 3Pt), 13 rebounds, two steals and one assist across 42 minutes during Saturday's 111-105 loss to the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
With Joel Embiid (knee) out of the lineup, Reed stepped in for his ninth start of the season. Though Reed has typically taken on a lower-usage role in his spot starts in place of Embiid, the 76ers relied more heavily on the fourth-year big man while two other key scoring options in Tyrese Maxey (ankle) and Tobias Harris (illness) sat out. Even when Reed isn't as much of a focal point on the offensive end, he's shown the ability to rack up rebounds and defensive stats when given extended minutes. Despite his strong showing in Denver, however, Reed will most likely find himself back in a sub-20-minute role Monday in Portland if Embiid is cleared to play in the front end of a back-to-back set.

Paul Reed
C DET
Sat 1/27/24 5:34 PM

Reed will start Saturday's game against the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Reed will take the place of Joel Embiid (knee), who was a late scratch for the contest. With the 76ers very thin up front, Reed could have the opportunity to see 30 minutes for the second time this season. The last time Reed played at least 30 minutes, he logged 15 points, 10 rebounds and three blocks.

Paul Reed
C DET
Fri 1/26/24 9:50 AM

Reed produced seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), six rebounds, one assist and three steals over 17 minutes during Thursday's 134-122 loss to Indiana.
EDGE Analysis
Reed led all bench players in rebounds while pacing the 76ers with a trio of threes in a well-rounded performance. Reed has posted at least five points and five rebounds in 11 games this season, including in two straight contests. He has also recorded three or more steals in three games in 2023-24.