Shake Milton is dealing with a sprained ankle and coach Doc Rivers said the guard could be out “for a while.”
#Sixers coach Doc Rivers: Shake Milton ‘is nowhere near’ being ready to play and will be out ‘for a while.’
— Tom Moore (@TomMoorePhilly) October 17, 2021
Milton is likely to miss the Sixers’ opener in New Orleans and his timetable for a return is unclear.
Ben Simmons Returns to Practice
Ben Simmons participated in practice with the Sixers on Sunday and Doc Rivers said that the All-Star will suit up for the team despite rumors that he’s not committed to doing so.
“When he’s ready, he’ll play,” Rivers said.