Ben Simmons GTD

FPPG: 26.7  |  FanDuel Salary: $6,300
FPPG: 26.7  |  FanDuel Salary: $6,300
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Ben Simmons (illness) ruled out for 76ers against Rockets

Philadelphia 76ers forward Ben Simmons will not play Wednesday versus the Houston Rockets due to an illness.

What It Means:

76ers head coach Doc Rivers said he believes Simmons has the stomach flu. Joel Embiid (back) is active after missing last game and will be in line for a busy workload. Tyrese Maxey will likely draw the start and he could see a generous portion of minutes as the 76ers will also be without Shake Milton (ankle).

Embiid is registering a 43.6 percent usage rate without Simmons and Milton on the court this season. He has a salary of $10,700 on Wednesday's 10-game slate and our models project him for 51.4 FanDuel points. The 76ers and Rockets both rank in the top-10 in offensive pace this season, providing a fantasy-friendly playing environment.