Sixers Injury Updates: Coach Nick Nurse Provides Latest on Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey As the Philadelphia 76ers enter the final 10 games of the 2025-26 season, the team is hopeful that key players will return to full health in time to strengthen their playoff chances. With the goal of securing a guaranteed postseason berth, the 76ers face critical decisions regarding the availability of their star players. Paul George is set to rejoin the team on Wednesday after serving a 25-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug policy. However, the focus remains on Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey, both of whom have been sidelined due to injuries. Embiid, who last played on February 26, has been dealing with a right oblique strain. His return is crucial for the team’s success in the final stretch of the season. Coach Nick Nurse provided updates on Embiid’s progress, stating that the player participated in a workout session on Monday as part of the shootaround. Nurse noted that Embiid had a “decent workout” and was later involved in a more intense session the following day. The coach emphasized that the team will monitor Embiid’s condition closely, with further assessments planned as the season progresses. Tyrese Maxey, who has been out since March 7 due to a right finger tendon strain, is scheduled for a re-evaluation at the end of March. During Monday’s shootaround, Maxey was observed using his right hand, indicating some progress in his recovery. Nurse described Maxey’s efforts as “pretty good,” highlighting that the player has been working hard with mostly left-handed drills but has also taken some shots with his right hand. A follow-up evaluation is expected by the weekend or early next week, with the team aiming to reach the three-week mark in his recovery timeline.#philadelphia_76ers #tyrese_maxey #joel_embiid #nick_nurse #right_oblique_strain
