76ers News: Two Players Added to Injury Report vs. Bulls

On Tuesday night, the Philadelphia 76ers will be back in action against the Chicago Bulls. Just hours before the two teams square off, more players have been added to the injury report. 

Originally, De'Anthony Melton was the only player listed for the Sixers. He is out due to a sore back. However, Robert Covington (knee swelling) and Furkan Korkmaz (illness) will now also be sidelined for Tuesday's matchup. 

Just as the Sixers looked to be getting back to full strength, more players are sidelined. On a brighter note, Joel Embiid is expected to make his return to action after missing the last handful of games due to an injured ankle. 

Korkmaz hasn't been in Nick Nurse's rotation, but Melton and Covington have been mainstays. Those two being out should open up minutes for other players to showcase their skills. 

With Melton being out, Nick Nurse has a decision to make regarding his starting lineup. Kelly Oubre is likely the favorite to start alongside Tyrese Maxey in the backcourt. When running with the starters, the veteran forward is averaging 12.8 PPG while shooting 42.3% from beyond the arc. 

Covington, who came over in the James Harden trade, has been a key piece of the second unit. Luckily for Nurse, Nic Batum was able to return from injury before losing another one of his forwards. Without the services of Covington, Marcus Morris could see extended minutes against the Bulls Tuesday. 

The Philly native has performed well as of late. He's notched double-digits in two of his last three games, including a strong showing in the Sixers' nail-biting win over the Houston Rockets. 

Tuesday is an opportunity for the shorthanded Sixers to get some revenge on the Bulls. Chicago currently holds a 2-0 record in the season series.