A slew of injuries to so many key pieces has left the Sixers relying on players that they normally wouldn't when considering the veterans on the roster. With that being said, the youngsters have stepped up when their number is called.

Edwards will enter the starting lineup in Tuesday's game against the Lakers. With Paul George (finger) on the shelf, Edwards will receive the starting nod. The two-way forward has appeared in eight consecutive contests off the bench for Philadelphia,

Ahead of yet another Sixers back-to-back — they will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night without Joel Embiid, Paul George and several others before welcoming the Sacramento Kings to town on Wednesday night — let's get into this week's Sixers mailbag, with questions centered around the team's young depth.

The 2025 NBA trade deadline is on the horizon. The Philadelphia 76ers will presumably be buyers, though they are not among the most eager teams to make a big splash. The Sixers prefer not to tank the remainder of this season, but their losing record will surely influence their approach before the deadline on Thursday, February 6.

Eric Gordon has returned to form as well, and Ricky Council had a productive game in Delaware then was back for a strong outing against the Lakers.

Heading into their matchup with the OKC Thunder, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves ... this game a wash due to the circumstances, Justin Edwards had a different approach.

Tyrese Maxey had 31 points and nine assists, Kelly Oubre Jr. added 22 points and 12 rebounds and the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Chicago Bulls 109-97 on Saturday night for their second straight victory.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had a tough season thus ... Undrafted rookie Justin Edwards, for example, is making a name for himself as he has played well when his number is called.

It required a full team effort, but the shorthanded Sixers defeated the recently newsworthy Sacramento Kings. One former Kentucky guard outshined the other — can you guess which one?

Paul George scored 30 points and the host Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, who lost back-to-back games for the second time all season.

Paul George scored 30 points, shooting 6 of 11 on 3s, and Tyrese Maxey added 29 points with seven assists. Instead of Joel Embiid, out with swelling in his left knee, Kelly Oubre Jr. played the third role with 22 points and 13 rebounds while Guerschon Yabusele scored 12 points with 13 rebounds, leading to a 132–129 win at the Wells Fargo Center.

Paul George scored 30 points and Tyrese Maxey added 29 as the Philadelphia 76ers snapped a seven-game losing streak with a 132-129 win over the visiting Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday.