The Sixers will be without their starting point guard for the time being, as T.J. McConnell has left the team to return to Philadelphia to receive treatment for a right wrist strain and will miss Monday's game vs. the Bucks in Milwaukee.
An MRI taken on McConnell's right wrist came back negative, according to Sixers coach Brett Brown.
"He has a strain," Brown said. "There's no structural damage. In relation to what that means with regards to his return to play, I don't know that yet."
McConnell is averaging 4.8 points and 5.4 assists in 38 games. He has started Philadelphia's last seven games, a stretch during which the Sixers have gone 5-2.
With McConnell out, Sergio Rodriguez will start at point guard Monday against Milwaukee.
Rodriguez started 29 of the first 30 games he played this season, his first in the NBA since 2009-10. The 30-year-old is more of an offensive threat than the defensive-minded McConnell, averaging 8.8 points and 5.8 assists.
"You immediately go to losing that defensive energy T.J. is known for," Brown said. "Sergio is a more gifted scorer. T.J. is a more gifted defender. To have Nerlens (Noel) and Joel (Embiid) behind the scenes, we can make up some ground with Sergio.
"People understand Sergio's pedigree. He's a 30-year-old legend in Europe. He has a wealth of experience. He's a medalist and an MVP of the Euro league. He also was our starting point guard for a while. We're happy to give him back that responsibility."
No Noel
In addition to McConnell, the Sixers on Monday will also be without the services of Nerlens Noel, who is dealing with a left ankle sprain. Noel came down with a season-high 12 rebounds in Saturday's loss to the Wizards.
Still restricted
Sixers center Joel Embiid will still be on a 28-minute restriction Monday against the Bucks.
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Embiid sat out Saturday's 109-93 loss to Washington after playing 28 minutes in a 102-93 win over Charlotte on Friday. He has reached 30 minutes just once in his 27 games this season.
