Philadelphia 76ers Forward Ruled Out For Matchup Against Charlotte Hornets

After struggling on Monday, the Philadelphia 76ers are scheduled to face the Charlotte Hornets again on Friday night. They will continue to be shorthanded as one of their starters has already been ruled out for the matchup.

When these teams met on Monday, the Sixers were able to pick up a double-digit win behind strong performances from Tyrese Maxey and Paul George. The pair of All-Stars will be called upon to lead the charge again, only this time on their home turf.

According to the latest injury report, Caleb Martin will remain on the sidelines for Friday’s rematch with the Hornets. He is set to miss his third straight game as he continues to deal with a shoulder injury. The last time Martin was in the lineup was two weeks against the Chicago Bulls, where he played just 13 minutes of action.

Over the summer, Martin was considered one of the biggest steals of free agency for the Sixers. Between injury and adjusting to a new role, the veteran forward has had an up-and-down run to start his tenure in Philly. In his first 20 games, Martin is averaging 8.7 PPG, 4.6 RPG and 2.3 APG while shooting 29.4% from beyond the arc.

Missing another match with the Hornets is a blow for Martin as he will not get the chance to meet his twin brother Cody. That said, he got the chance to add a new chapter to their sibling rivalry in the Sixers’ first two meetings of the year against the Hornets.

With Martin still out, Kelly Oubre Jr., KJ Martin and Ricky Council IV are all players who could see extended minutes in his absence.