The Sixers recently sent McCain back down to the Delaware Blue Coats in the G League for his second stint with the Blue Coats already. He had a tough showing as he shot just 5-for-18 from the floor and 2-for-9 from deep for 15 points along with six turnovers on Sunday.

But that does incur immediate risk, as very few players near veteran's minimum salaries are surefire rotation-caliber pieces. And as Justin Edwards has failed to make an impact in his second NBA season, the Sixers are shallow on the wing. George, Oubre and Edwards are their only traditional options there.

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Joel Embiid and Paul George are both listed as questionable to play against the Indiana Pacers on Monday, while Jared McCain is doubtful.

The Sixers gave up 40 points to Phoenix in the third quarter, eventually suffering their fourth loss in their last six games.

VJ Edgecombe said Monday that he has no interest in participating in the Slam Dunk Contest as part of NBA All-Star Weekend.

Both teams are on the second night of a back-to-back. ESPN's analytics gives the Suns a 54% chance to win against the Sixers. This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/suns/onsi as Suns Get Last-Minute Boost Ahead of Sixers Matchup.

Young Perth Scorchers speedster Mahli Beardman celebrated his call up to Australia’s T20 team with a match-winning performance in the BBL Qualifier against the Sydney Sixers at Optus Oval on Tuesday.