Tacko Fall has been ruled out for the 76ers' regular-season opener at the Knicks on Tuesday because of a left hip issue. He had been listed as day-to-day before Monday's update.
What happened
The 76ers moved Tacko Fall from day-to-day to out on Monday, Oct. 19, in an update posted at 5:27 p.m. ET. The injury is listed as a left hip issue, also tagged to the torso. Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports that Fall (hip) is out for Tuesday's regular-season opener against the Knicks. Fall had been on the report before. On Oct. 1 he was listed as out, then moved to day-to-day with the same hip and torso designation. Monday's update puts him back at out. The expected return date is Oct. 22.
What it means for the 76ers
Philadelphia opens at the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 7:00 p.m. ET (NBC/Peacock). The 76ers are 0-0, and there are no 2026-27 season lines for Fall and no record with or without him. Fall is a 30-year-old center. Last season's rotation without him leaned on its starters. Tyrese Maxey averaged 38.0 minutes and 28.3 points, VJ Edgecombe 35.0 minutes and Joel Embiid 31.6 minutes and 26.9 points. Andre Drummond (19.5 minutes) and Dominick Barlow (23.8 minutes) were the big-man options. Barlow is also out with a back issue, and Ariel Hukporti is out with a right Achilles issue.
What to watch
The next update on Fall should come before Philadelphia's next game after the opener. His expected return date is Oct. 22, though the team has not announced a return to play. The 76ers also have Dean Wade (ankle), Adem Bona (foot) and Anfernee Simons (hamstring) listed as day-to-day. Their status for the opener at the Knicks on Tuesday night is worth checking when the final report comes out.
Is Tacko Fall playing against the Knicks on Tuesday?
No. Fall is out for the 76ers' regular-season opener at the Knicks on Tuesday, Oct. 20, with a left hip issue, per Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com.
When will Tacko Fall be back?
The report lists an expected return of Oct. 22. The team has not announced a firm timeline beyond that.