Kofi Inkoom
6:38 PM : Precious Achiuwa is unavailable due to a groin injury and is listed as “out” for Thursday’s game against the Sixers.
11:43 AM : After sitting out the initial four games of the season, Porter marked his return to the NBA on Wednesday night against the Milwaukee Bucks.
It had been almost a year since Porter last graced the NBA court due to a toe injury that prematurely ended his last season.
Porter contributed six points during his nearly 16-minute stint against the Bucks and ended with a plus-11 in the game.
However, as the Toronto Raptors face a back-to-back game in Philadelphia on Thursday, Porter has been ruled out as he continues his journey to regain his game fitness, as announced by the team.
The team plans to be cautious and carefully manage his playing time in the early part of the season.
“We have a solid strategy,” Otto told reporters.
Additionally, the Raptors anticipate the absence of Precious Achiuwa, who remains doubtful due to a left groin strain.
He has already missed the team’s last two games because of this injury and was sidelined for most of the preseason with the same ailment.
Christian Koloko remains unavailable for Toronto as he battles a respiratory issue.
Meanwhile, the 76ers will only be missing Nicholas Batum, who is attending to a personal matter.