Joel Embiid Returns to Basketball Activities Following Oblique Injury

Joel Embiid (oblique) returned to basketball activities Friday, though his return to game action remains uncertain. Head coach Nick Nurse has not ruled out Embiid for the upcoming three-game road trip starting Tuesday, but he is unlikely to play in the next two home games. Embiid has missed seven consecutive contests. With Andre Drummond and Adem Bona also dealing with back issues, the 76ers may rely on Dominick Barlow and Trendon Watford for increased frontcourt minutes.