Philadelphia 76ers center/forward Richaun Holmes will sit for the first two weeks of the regular season with a fractured wrist. That means he will most likely miss the first six games of the year. That places the Sixers at a slower start than anticipated. Holmes is the key defender who regularly comes off the bench. Last season, he averaged one block in 20.9 minutes per game . The 6-foot-10, 245 lb. center is a big part of the Sixers second unit. He delivers such energy and deliver great defense.
Amir Johnson and Jahlil Okafor are the two obvious alternatives to replace Holmes at the five for the duration of the injury.