Update: Nicolas Batum starting for 76ers on Sunday; Buddy Hield to bench
Philadelphia 76ers guard/forward Nicolas Batum will start Sunday in the team's game against the San Antonio Spurs.
What It Means:
The team announced Buddy Hield as a starter for Sunday's game. However, when it was actually time for the players to take the court, it was instead Batum in the starting five. Hield will come off the bench.
In 56 games this season, Batum is averaging 5.4 points, 4.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 17.1 FanDuel points.
Source:
Adam Aaronson
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