The Philadelphia 76ers have announced that guard De'Anthony Melton (spine) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after completing an offloading period, and he will now begin ramping up to return to play. Melton will travel with the team on their upcoming six-game road trip, but he is listed as out for Thursday's clash with the Indiana Pacers and is unlikely to return before the end of January based on this timeline. Notching top-75 numbers in nine-category fantasy leagues, the 25-year-old shutdown defender should remain stashed in those formats while nursing a lumbar spine stress response. Swingman Kelly Oubre Jr. has filled in as a starter for the Sixers in Melton's absence, averaging a modest 12.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals in nine games without Melton overall this season.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Monday against San Antonio. Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse ruled Melton out last Monday for at least a week. He'll have his next chance to suit up on Thursday versus Indiana. Patrick Beverley (illness) has seen more time on the court without Melton and should be heavily involved again on Monday after sitting out one contest.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse says guard De'Anthony Melton (back) will be out at least one week. Nurse said he and the staff noticed "something a bit off" with Melton due to his lumbar spine stress response and they want to fix something for the long term. Melton missed three contests with the injury between Jan. 2 and Jan. 8 before returning for two matchups, but the Sixers want to get this issue completely resolved. The 25-year-old glue guy and shutdown defender is submitting top-75 value in nine-category fantasy leagues this season, putting up 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, and 1.6 steals per game, and he should be stashed in those settings. Kelly Oubre Jr. started and swiped four steals in Monday's Martin Luther King Jr. Day victory over the Houston Rockets, and he should be rostered in most settings for the time being.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) has already been ruled out for the team's game against the Houston Rockets on Monday despite playing the last two games on a minutes restriction. Unfortunately, the defensive-minded combo guard is dealing with a lumbar spine stress response. Back injuries usually are one of the trickier ailments to deal with, so Melton may end up missing more time. There hasn't been any word on whether or not this is the only game he'll need to miss, so updates will be needed as the week goes on. While he's sidelined, Kelly Oubre Jr. could join the starting five while Patrick Beverley will see some added opportunities as well.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) is on the injury report as questionable ahead of Wednesday's clash with the Hawks. The 25-year-old has missed three games, but he's been back in practice this week, which is a sign that he's trending in the right direction and could be available again on Wednesday. Melton has done well as Tyrese Maxey's backcourt partner this season, recording 12.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and 1.7 steals. He'll have a crucial role in trying to slow down Trae Young on Wednesday if Melton is good to go.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said forward Tobias Harris (ankle) and guard De'Anthony Melton (back) practiced on Monday. Robert Covington (illness) and Furkan Korkmaz (illness) were also seen at the session. Harris exited Friday's blowout loss to the New York Knicks early and is nursing soreness in his left ankle after missing Saturday's second half of a back-to-back. The versatile 31-year-old has some extra time to recover with the Sixers off until Wednesday against the Atlanta Hawks. Melton, on the other hand, has missed three straight outings due to lumbar spine soreness, so his presence back on the court is certainly encouraging. Kelly Oubre Jr. has averaged 14.0 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.1 treys, and 1.2 steals in 14 starts for Philly this year and would likely continue to do so if one or both of Harris and Melton remain off the floor on Wednesday.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) won't play in Friday's Atlantic Division showdown versus the New York Knicks. After logging no activity in practice on Thursday, Melton will miss his second night in a row due to lumbar spine soreness. Philadelphia takes on the visiting Utah Jazz on Saturday, marking the 23-year-old glue guy and lockdown defender's next possible return date. Kelly Oubre Jr. is the most likely candidate to draw the start for the Sixers on Friday, and he's averaging 13.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 2.1 three-pointers, and 1.3 steals in 12 games with the first unit during his first year in Philly.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse says guard De'Anthony Melton (back) missed Thursday's practice. Teammates Furkan Korkmaz (illness) and Robert Covington (knee) were also unavailable, but Melton, who is nursing lumbar spine soreness, is certainly the most important name for fantasy purposes. It puts Melton on the wrong side of questionable for Friday versus the visiting New York Knicks, with a short turnaround looming on Saturday when the Sixers host the Utah Jazz. The 23-year-old three-and-D player is far more useful in category leagues, logging 12.1 points, 3.2 assists, 2.1 three-pointers, and 1.7 steals per game, and he is integral to Philly's perimeter defense. If Melton can't play on Friday, Kelly Oubre Jr. would figure to share the starting backcourt alongside Tyrese Maxey as he did on Tuesday.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (back) has been ruled out ahead of Tuesday's game against the Chicago Bulls. The Sixers are going to take the cautious approach here with Melton dealing with back soreness. They don't want to push him and make the issue worse, so hopefully a day of rest will be enough for him. In the meantime, Patrick Beverley is expected to move into the starting five. Beverley has put together some big games with the Sixers, but is normally not consistent enough to trust.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (thigh) has been tagged as questionable for the Friday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors due to the thigh contusion that he suffered on Wednesday. He exited their last contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves after playing for 16 minutes. Melton has been an important part of the team's defense in the starting lineup and he has improved his fantasy value exponentially since coming to Philadelphia from Memphis. He cracked the top 75 in nine-category formats last season and he's just barely outside of the top 75 right now as he sits at 77th. Kelly Oubre Jr. and Patrick Beverley should see added opportunities if Melton has to miss some time.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (thigh) won't return to Wednesday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Melton played 16 minutes in the first half before exiting due to a thigh contusion. The Sixers are going to take the cautious approach and hold him out for the rest of the game. Patrick Beverley started in the second half and figures to see an extended look if Melton is forced to miss more time.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (illness) was originally listed as probable so the fact he was upgraded to active doesn't come as a huge surprise. He'll be back in the starting five along with a fully healthy Sixers squad for the first time since Kelly Oubre Jr. (ribs) first got injured. Melton's fantasy value will likely take a bit of a hit with the team's offensive firepower back on the court, but his defensive value should remain the same. Melton continues to see higher value in deeper leagues.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (illness) is probable to play in Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Melton is under the weather but should be ready to play by the time Wednesday night arrives, judging by the probable tag. We'll see if Philadelphia offers another update after morning shootaround leading into the action against the Wizards. Melton dropped 21 points with four threes on a season-high 19 field-goal attempts last Friday against the Boston Celtics, but expect his usage to take a tumble with Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Kelly Oubre Jr. all back in the fold for Wednesday's battle. Melton remains a strong hold in 9-category fantasy leagues unless the Sixers swing a trade for another star, averaging 12.8 points, 3.7 assists, 2.4 three-pointers on 40.0% shooting from long distance, and 1.3 steals in 30.2 minutes through 19 starting appearances this year.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton had a game-high 29 points in Friday's win over Atlanta. He added five boards, two steals, and a block. The No. 46 overall pick in 2018 has thrived throughout the preseason, so his fantasy value has steadily increased in the last few weeks. Of course, Melton will need to remain productive during the year. But for now, he's worth taking late in fantasy drafts heading into the 2023-24 campaign.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton teased a triple-double in Monday's 127-119 preseason win over the Brooklyn Nets, accumulating 15 points, 10 assists, eight rebounds, four steals and one block in 31 minutes. Melton stuffed the stat sheet in this one, also adding three three-pointers on 6-of-17 shooting from the floor and 3-of-10 from downtown in the victory. The 25-year-old is looking like a solid late-round selection in category leagues this fall, after Melton finished second in total steals (126) a season ago. Head coach Nick Nurse is known for playing his starters on heavy minutes, so Melton could handle a big workload if he gets the occasional nod alongside James Harden and Tyrese Maxey (back). Melton should also continue holding strong contingency upside as long as Harden trade talks remain ongoing.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton had a productive outing despite his team dropping Game 3 to Boston. He finished with 14 points, shooting 4-for-10 from the field and 4-for-7 from deep while adding eight rebounds and four steals. It's apparent head coach Doc Rivers may continue to give Melton some additional minutes because of his defensive abilities, so he's worthy of DFS consideration for Game 4 on Sunday.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Meltonplayed well in the Game 1 postseason win over Boston. Although Doc Rivers ran his starting lineup into the ground, with each of the five logging at least 36 minutes, Melton still got some action. He had an impressive showing, amassing 17 points off 6-for-10 shooting from the field and 5-for-6 shooting from deep while adding two blocks in 25 minutes. Of course, the 24-year-old received additional opportunities on the offensive end with Joel Embiid (knee) out of the lineup. However, if Embiid is ruled out ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday, Melton should remain a viable value option for DFS managers.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (calf) was forced to exit early during Thursday's game against the Miami Heat. Melton was in the starting five on Thursday due to the fact Tyrese Maxey (neck) was sidelined. Sadly, Melton didn't make it through the whole game. He left after 21 minutes of action due to right calf tightness. This is likely just the Sixers being cautious with the playoffs right around the corner. Shake Milton could see increased usage if Melton is forced to miss time because of this injury.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton (calf) is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Miami. The 24-year-old is troubled by right calf tightness and could be out for only the fourth time this season. Melton could have a big role to play in the game if Tyrese Maxey (neck) misses the contest. Philadelphia's backcourt injuries should allow Shake Milton and Furkan Korkmaz to enter the rotation. Milton has shown the ability to produce very good numbers when given enough time on the court, while Korkmaz is more of an unknown commodity.

Philadelphia 76ers guard De'Anthony Melton and forward Danuel House Jr. will move into the starting five for Saturday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The Sixers will shake up their starting unit with James Harden (foot) and P.J. Tucker (ankle) both sidelined on Saturday. Melton is looking like an excellent streaming option and is worth adding wherever he's available. As for House, fantasy managers can probably still avoid him with Jalen McDaniels and George Niang both healthy. The three of them should split up Tucker's minutes, so none of them are going to benefit too much.