Joel Embiid's Timeline for Injury Return Updated by 76ers' Nick Nurse Ahead of Road Trip

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid remains without a definitive timeline to return from an oblique injury, but head coach Nick Nurse hinted at a possible time frame on Saturday.

Embiid hasn't suited up since Feb. 26. Since then, the Sixers have gone 2-5 and dropped to ninth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

The 31-year-old has remained highly productive when he plays, averaging 26.6 points, 7.5 rebounds and 3.9 assists per game, but being unable to rely on his health on a game-by-game basis has made it tough on the Sixers.

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Compounding matters is that the Sixers are also dealing with injuries to Tyrese Maxey (finger) and Kelly Oubre Jr. (elbow), both of whom are slated to miss several weeks ahead of the end of the regular season. The Sixers also remain without Paul George, who is serving a 25-game suspension.

The Sixers will be back in action Saturday against the Brooklyn Nets and Sunday against the Portland Trail Blazers before heading out on a three-game West Coast road trip.