Dominick Barlow was downgraded from day-to-day to out with a back issue and will not play at the Knicks on Tuesday. He did not participate in Monday's practice, and the injury report lists his expected return as Oct. 20.
What happened
The 76ers moved Dominick Barlow from day-to-day to out in the injury report posted Monday, Oct. 19, at 5:11 PM ET. The listing is back, with torso as the related area. He was day-to-day with the same back issue on Oct. 5. According to 76ers reporter Paul Hudrick, Barlow did not participate in Monday's practice. The report gives an expected return date of Oct. 20, the day of the Knicks game. Philadelphia has not announced anything further about the injury or how long he could be sidelined.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia opens its season at the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 PM ET (NBC/Peacock), and Barlow will not be available. The 76ers have no record yet, so there is no with-and-without split to cite. Last season Barlow played 71 games and averaged 23.8 minutes, 7.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists. Those minutes and that rebounding need a new home. Andre Drummond (19.5 minutes) and Adem Bona (17.4) are the frontcourt options behind Joel Embiid (31.6), though Bona is day-to-day with a foot issue. Ariel Hukporti is also out.
What to watch
The next update should come with the injury report before Tuesday's opener at the Knicks. The report lists an expected return of Oct. 20, but that is the same day as the game and he is out for it, so the actual return date is not announced. Watch whether Bona is cleared, since the 76ers are thin up front. Dean Wade, Anfernee Simons and Tacko Fall are also day-to-day. Philadelphia's first game is the Knicks matchup on Oct. 20.
Is Dominick Barlow playing at the Knicks on Oct. 20?
No. The 76ers list Barlow as out for the game at the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 PM ET, with a back issue.
When will Dominick Barlow be back?
A firm return date is not announced. The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 20, but he is out for that day's game at the Knicks. The next injury report should clarify his status.