Dominick Barlow is day-to-day with a back and torso issue and will not play in Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. The 76ers had already listed him as day-to-day earlier Monday for an unrelated issue before the injury report updated the detail ahead of tip-off.
What happened
Barlow was listed as day-to-day on the 76ers' injury report Monday, Oct. 5 at 5:35 p.m. ET, with the issue specified as back and torso. He had already been day-to-day earlier that same Monday, when the report listed the issue as rest and other. Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune reports that Barlow will be rested for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks. The team has not announced a diagnosis beyond the back and torso designation, and Barlow's official status remains day-to-day rather than out.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia hosts New York in a preseason game Monday at 7 p.m. ET on NBA TV. Barlow enters 2026-27 coming off a 2025-26 season in which he averaged 23.8 minutes, 7.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists over 71 games. With him sidelined, frontcourt minutes figure to go to Andre Drummond, who has averaged 19.5 minutes and 6.4 points without Barlow, and Adem Bona, who has averaged 17.4 minutes and 4.8 points. The 76ers have not played a regular-season game yet in 2026-27, so there is no record with or without Barlow to cite.
What to watch
Barlow's next update will come on the 76ers' following injury report. The team has an expected return date of Oct. 8, 2026, for him. Philadelphia has more preseason games before the 2026-27 regular season opens, and Barlow's status will be reassessed as that date approaches.
Is Dominick Barlow playing vs the Knicks?
No. Barlow is day-to-day with a back and torso issue and will be rested for Monday's preseason game against the Knicks, according to Chris Hine of The Minnesota Star Tribune.
When will Dominick Barlow be back?
Barlow's expected return is Oct. 8, 2026. His official status is day-to-day.