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Barlow remains out as Aldama nears return in NBA injury updates
Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow is still recovering from a low-back injury that has kept him out this fall.
Coach Nick Nurse said Barlow may need another 10 to 12 days before on-court activity, so he is likely to miss at least a couple more weeks.
Sixers center Adem Bona hurt his neck on Wednesday and is listed as doubtful for Friday’s game against Cleveland; Philadelphia is also without Ariel Hukporti, who has a season-ending Achilles injury.
Atlanta Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is questionable for Friday’s NBA Cup opener after missing two games with a sprained ankle, while several other frontcourt players are injured or unavailable.
Dallas Mavericks forward-center Santi Aldama is probable for his season debut after recovering from right knee surgery and could play against Utah on Friday.
Sacramento Kings center Dylan Cardwell made his season debut Wednesday after a preseason calf strain, playing 13 minutes in a loss to the Lakers.
Sixers forward Dominick Barlow remains sidelined with a low back stress reaction.
Coach Nick Nurse said Barlow may need another 10 to 12 days before he is cleared for on-court activities.
Santi Aldama is listed as probable for Friday’s home game against Utah and appears close to returning after right knee surgery.
Sixers center Adem Bona is doubtful for Friday’s game in Cleveland after suffering a neck injury.
Hawks forward Jalen Johnson is questionable for Friday, while Asa Newell has been ruled out.
- Who
- Sixers forward Dominick Barlow and Spanish forward/center Santi Aldama are among the players in the injury updates.
- What
- Barlow remains out with a back injury, while Aldama is listed as probable to return.
- When
- The updates were reported on November 5, 2026; Aldama is listed as probable for Friday.
- Where
- Barlow plays for Philadelphia, and Aldama is listed for a home game against Utah.
- Why
- Barlow has a low back stress reaction; Aldama has been sidelined since March following right knee surgery.
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Barlow met with a specialist to assess his back injury.
Nurse said Barlow would need another 10-to-12 days before being cleared for on-court activities.
Bona suffered a neck injury during Philadelphia’s win in Detroit.
Aldama is listed as probable for the home game against Utah.
- Barlow's injury
- Low back stress reaction
- Barlow's projected wait
- 10-to-12 days before clearance for on-court activities
- Aldama's injury
- Right knee surgery; sidelined since March
- Aldama's status
- Probable for Friday's home game against Utah
- Bona's status
- Doubtful for Friday's game in Cleveland
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Nick Nurse says that Dominick Barlow "still has a little bit of time to wait", but that they're pretty positive that his back is getting better. He estimates another 10-12 days before Barlow is cleared to get back on the court.
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