March 27, 2026
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Joel Embiid returned to the Sixers on Wednesday. Tyrese Maxey may be about to join him.
Tyrese Maxey (right finger tendon strain) is questionable to return for the Sixers' road contest on Saturday evening against the Charlotte Hornets, according to the team's initial injury report for the game unveiled on Friday. Maxey, who was ruled out for at least three weeks on March 10, would be coming back ahead of schedule with the two most important games left on the Sixers' schedule coming up:
The Sixers have an injury report for tomorrow's game @ Charlotte:
— Adam Aaronson (@SixersAdam) March 27, 2026
Tyrese Maxey – right finger tendon strain – QUESTIONABLE
Kelly Oubre Jr. – left elbow sprain – QUESTIONABLE
Johni Broome – right knee surgery recovery – OUT
Joel Embiid is not listed.
Embiid, not listed on the report at all, returned from a 13-game absence caused by the injury on Wednesday night, effortlessly dominating the Chicago Bulls in tandem with Paul George, who came back from a 25-game suspension. Embiid said after the game that he is still in considerable pain, but his excellent return indicated he is capable of playing through the pain.
After an eventful practice, Kelly Oubre Jr., who has been sidelined for just over two weeks due to a left elbow sprain, said he expected to return to action on Saturday.
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