Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers: preview and player stats (Feb 8, 2027)

Porter (personal) is out for Saturday's game against the Grizzlies, Brian Lewis of the New York Post reports. Porter was handed a questionable tag Saturday afternoon and now won't suit up for this matchup in Memphis. This is a huge loss for Brooklyn, as Porter is averaging 21.5 points, 7.5 rebounds and 1.3 steals per game this season. Keon Ellis, Terance Mann and Danny Wolf could all see more minutes with Porter out, while Julius Randle would be in line for a higher usage rate on offense.

Injury/Illness - Right Foot Plantar Fascia Injury Management (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-14): Embiid (right foot injury management) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pacers. Embiid will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set. With Adem Bona (back) and Dominick Barlow (back) sidelined, Dean Wade, Jabari Walker and Tacko Fall could all see increased playing time, while LeBron James could also see more time at the five as well.

Injury/Illness - Low Back Stress Reaction (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Barlow (back) participated in Thursday's shootaround but doesn't have a timeline to return to game action, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. Barlow has been dealing with back soreness dating back to the preseason, so his participation in shootaround is an encouraging step. However, the 76ers have yet to provide a firm return date, and he'll likely need to ramp up further before he's cleared to play. Barlow should be monitored in deeper formats, but he isn't someone who needs to be rostered while he remains sidelined.

Injury/Illness - Cervical Spine Sprain (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-11-12): Bona (back) will be re-evaluated in approximately one week after seeing a specialist, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports. The fact that Bona needed to see a specialist suggests the injury may be more significant than initially thought, and he'll remain sidelined for at least the next several games. Even when healthy, the big man has seen his role shrink with Joel Embiid (foot) back in the rotation, averaging just 0.7 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in four appearances outside of his 25-minute effort against the Pistons in late October. In Bona's absence, Jabari Walker could see a few more minutes as Philadelphia's backup center.

Injury/Illness - Right Achilles Tendon Rupture / Tear (2026-11-15, IND@PHI). Prior reporting (2026-10-06): Hukporti has sustained a season-ending ruptured right Achilles tendon, per Shams Charania of ESPN. Hukporti went down with an Achilles injury in Monday's preseason opener against the Knicks, and an MRI has since revealed a rupture. He signed a one-year deal with the 76ers over the summer, so Hukporti will be an unrestricted free agent come season's end. With Hukporti's year already finished, Adem Bona (foot) should assume the backup center role behind Joel Embiid once healthy. Previously reported out for season.