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The Philadelphia 76ers brought back former draftee Charles Bassey on a 10-day deal to protect two-way player eligibility.
The Sixers fixed that on Saturday night by bringing in Charles Bassey on a 10-day deal to fill that 15th and final roster spot. Bassey, the No. 53 overall pick by the Sixers back in 2021, played 90 games for the San Antonio Spurs the previous two seasons and two games with the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2025-26 season.
Preview the Philadelphia 76ers' NBA matchup with New York, including betting odds, tips, trends, and game information.
A couple of NBA games on Monday have their schedules changed due to inclement weather, the league announced.
When the 76ers and Hornets met in October, Philadelphia claimed a 125-121 home victory despite LaMelo Ball coming within two assists of a triple-double for Charlotte. Maxey had 28 points, while Embiid posted 20 points on 7-for-11 shooting.
Philadelphia, which is 23-18, has beaten the Knicks, Celtics and Raptors multiple times, but it has also lost to the Nets, Hawks and Bulls.
The Philadelphia 76ers are in the midst of an up-and-down season. At some points, they seem to be able to contend for a top position in the Eastern Conference.
The Philadelphia 76ers' duo of Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid powered the team to a 128-122 overtime win over Kevin Durant and the Houston Rockets on Thursday night.
The Philadelphia 76ers are set to host the New York Knicks on Saturday at 3:00 p.m. ET. Both teams have similar win-loss records, with key players like Joel Embiid and Karl-Anthony Towns listed as questionable.
Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers react to the struggles in a tough home loss to the New York Knicks on Saturday.