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Barlow to See Specialist as Atlantic Division Teams Face Early Questions
Philadelphia forward Dominick Barlow will see a back specialist Tuesday after being ruled out for at least two weeks with a bone stress response in his lower spine.
He has done some on-court work, and coach Nick Nurse said the team hopes for positive news that would allow Barlow to increase his activity.
A return could strengthen the 76ers' frontcourt depth, as Barlow can also play center in a smaller lineup.
Veteran forward Dean Wade has also impressed Philadelphia's coach and players with his versatile play, including his cutting.
A possible Mikal Bridges trade has been raised as one way to ease the Knicks' long-term salary pressure, though the suggestion was not an endorsement of a deal.
Boston has changed its starting lineup, while the Nets' 1-5 start has prompted questions about their competitiveness and future; commentary says expectations and accountability should rise as the season goes on.
Philadelphia 76ers forward Dominick Barlow is set to see a specialist on Tuesday about his back injury.
Barlow was diagnosed with a lumbar spine bone stress response and ruled out for at least two weeks on October 19.
Coach Nick Nurse said Barlow has done some on-court work, and the team hopes to receive positive news and increase his activity.
The Brooklyn Nets are 1-5, prompting questions about the team’s competitiveness, accountability and future.
Other Atlantic Division developments include Dean Wade’s early impact with Philadelphia and changes to Boston’s starting lineup.
- Who
- Dominick Barlow, a forward for the Philadelphia 76ers.
- What
- He is scheduled to meet a specialist about a back injury. Nurse said Barlow has resumed some on-court work.
- When
- Tuesday; the article was published on November 3, 2026.
- Where
- The meeting’s location is not stated.
- Why
- Barlow was diagnosed with a lumbar spine bone stress response and ruled out for at least two weeks.
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Barlow was diagnosed with a lumbar spine bone stress response and ruled out for at least two weeks.
Nurse told reporters that Barlow would see a specialist on Tuesday and said he had been doing some on-court work.
Barlow was set to meet with a specialist about his back injury.
- Injury
- Lumbar spine bone stress response
- Initial time out
- At least two weeks from October 19
- Planned specialist visit
- Tuesday
- Nets record
- 1-5
- Celtics starting center
- Neemias Queta returned to the starting lineup on Sunday and started again on Monday
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Nick Nurse said big man Dominck Barlow will see a specialist for his back injury tomorrow, which is on track with the two-week timeline the team announced. Barlow was on the court pre game a few moments ago, looked explosive
Sixers-Bulls pregame notes @PHLY_Sports —the latest on Embiid’s foot pain —the latest on Dom Barlow’s back —a chance to attack a bad defense tonight Let’s roll