Nerlens Noel (knee) is considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Grizzlies, Keith Pompey of the Philly Inquirer reports.

Noel (knee) is considered doubtful for Sunday's matchup with the Grizzlies, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

Noel, who was a late scratch prior to Friday's game against the Rockets with soreness in his right knee, didn't go through the 76ers' morning shootaround Sunday. It appears he's still bothered by the knee, and was also reportedly contending with flu-like symptoms Sunday, so it probably makes sense for the 76ers to hold him out a second straight game. Swingman JaKarr Sampson entered the lineup in Noel's place Friday and figures to do so again Sunday, but Jerami Grant is expected to be the main big man who assumes Noel's minutes.