76ers Downgrade Tobias Harris vs. Nets Saturday

The 76ers could be without Tobias Harris against the Nets.

*UPDATE: Tobias Harris has been ruled out vs. Nets on Saturday. 

It’s been a tough week for the Philadelphia 76ers, who continue dealing with health concerns following a five-game road trip.

On Saturday, the Sixers return to their home court to host the Brooklyn Nets. While the team anticipated having their starting forward, Tobias Harris, in the mix for the fourth-straight game, Philly downgraded the sharpshooter on the day of the matchup.

According to the Sixers’ injury report, Harris is dealing with an illness. Therefore, he is questionable to take on the Nets on Saturday.

Harris isn’t the only member of the roster on the injury report listed as questionable against Brooklyn. The veteran forwards Marcus Morris and Nic Batum are also undecided on their playing status as well. 

Meanwhile, the Sixers have already ruled out Robert Covington, De’Anthony Melton, and the starting center, Joel Embiid.

When the Sixers wrapped up their matchup against the San Antonio Spurs at home last week, they added Harris to the injury report ahead of the road matchup against the Indiana Pacers. That game became Harris’ first absence since the Sixers hosted the Utah Jazz on January 6.

While Harris was questionable to face the Denver Nuggets in the following game, he was ruled out. That absence marked the first time the Sixers veteran missed consecutive matchups this year. 

When the Sixers faced the Portland Trail Blazers on January 29, Harris was cleared for action. Over the previous three games, the veteran averaged 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists while knocking down 54 percent of his shots. 

The Sixers and the Nets will tip-off at 6 PM ET on Saturday.