* Update: Sixers head coach Doc Rivers has announced that Ben Simmons is out for Wednesday night ‘s game.
The Philadelphia 76ers starting guard Ben Simmons added to Wednesday night ‘s injury report. Simmons, who has not missed a game since Feb. 4, is questionable for the matchup against the Houston Rockets as he deals with an undiagnosed illness.
There is a reasonable chance that the Sixers could roll without two of their key players against the Houston Rockets. Just the other night, the Sixers ruled out starting center Joel Embiid just before they put him off because he was dealing with a tight back.
Simmons, on the other hand, was healthy and able to play. Without Embiid on the floor, Simmons’ best game of career was on offense as he dragged a 42-point high in the loss against the Utah Jazz.
Entering Wednesday night’s game against Houston, the Sixers ’Simmons were not on the injury report. However, minutes before Doc Rivers’ pregame press conference, the team listed him as a questioner.
While Embiid is also on the report, the Sixers have listed the big man as most likely. He’s not sure he’ll return after missing Monday night’s game, but there seems to be a good chance he’ll be back to work.
If Ben Simmons can’t get the green light for Wednesday’s play, the Sixers will then be down two guards as Shake Milton has already been ruled out for his quarterfinal game. Last Tuesday, Milton posted his ankle late in the game against Sacramento Kings. Since then, he has been out with a sprained ankle.
Justin Grasso covers the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated. You can follow him on Twitter: @JGrasso_