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January 26, 2026
Enters starting lineup
Drummond will start Monday's game versus Charlotte.
Analysis
Drummond will replace Joel Embiid, who is taking the day off for maintenance on the front end of this back-to-back set. As for Tuesday's game against the Bucks, Drummond could be pushed completely out of the rotation once again.
January 22, 2026
Headed to bench
Drummond will come off the bench in Thursday's game versus the Rockets.
Analysis
Joel Embiid (ankle) is back from a maintenance day, so Drummond will head back to the second unit. As a reserve this season, Drummond owns averages of 5.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game.
January 20, 2026
Starting sans Embiid
Drummond is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Suns, per Ky Carlin of USA Today.
Analysis
Joel Embiid (ankle) is receiving a maintenance day Tuesday, allowing Drummond to enter the first unit. Drummond makes sense as a plug-and-play fantasy option, as he's averaging 9.0 points, 10.9 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.8 blocks in 26.6 minutes per tilt across 15 starts this season.