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Several 76ers Miss Practice With Injuries Before Opener vs Knicks

Ahead of their season opener against the New York Knicks, the Philadelphia 76ers have a few players who could miss the action on Tuesday, October 20. Following a Monday practice session, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse announced that three players…

Published: Monday, 19 October 2026 at 4:43 PM
Several 76ers Miss Practice With Injuries Before Opener vs Knicks
Key Things to Know
  • Three Philadelphia 76ers players missed practice ahead of their season opener against the New York Knicks.
  • Dean Wade missed multiple sessions after rolling his ankle against the Boston Celtics.
  • Dominick Barlow sat out practice due to a back injury that sidelined him all preseason.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse announced that three players missed Monday's practice ahead of the team's season opener against the New York Knicks. Veteran forward Dean Wade, who recently rolled his ankle during the preseason finale against the Boston Celtics, sat out the session and could be listed as questionable for the opener.

In addition to Wade, forward Dominick Barlow remained sidelined after missing the entire preseason with an ongoing back injury. Center Tacko Fall also missed practice as he continues to recover from a hip injury sustained during training camp.

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