Is Joel Embiid playing tonight vs the Brooklyn Nets? Latest update on the Philadelphia 76ers star’s injury report (March 13, 2026) | NBA News
Joel Embiid will not play when the Philadelphia 76ers face the Brooklyn Nets on March 14, 2026. The center is still dealing with a right oblique strain and has now missed eight straight games. Philadelphia has not announced a clear timeline for his return.The team continues to monitor his condition while listing him as out. With Embiid unavailable again, the 76ers will have to rely on other players to handle a larger share of the workload against Brooklyn.
Joel Embiid’s injury report vs Brooklyn Nets (March 13, 2026)
Joel Embiid last played on February 28, 2026, during a game against the Miami Heat. In that contest, he collided with Miami center Kel’el Ware and suffered the right oblique strain.He finished the game despite the injury and hit a late three-pointer that helped secure the win. However, the injury kept him out afterward, and he has not appeared in a game since. He has missed every game the team has played in March.Head coach Nick Nurse has not given a detailed update about the recovery process. Embiid remains listed as out, and the team is expected to review his condition again after this stretch of missed games.
Philadelphia 76ers injury report before facing Brooklyn (March 13, 2026)
Philadelphia 76ers will enter the game with several players unavailable and two others listed as questionable.
| Status | Player | Injury |
| Out | Joel Embiid | Right oblique strain |
| Out | Tyrese Maxey | Right finger tendon strain |
| Out | Kelly Oubre Jr. | Left elbow sprain |
| Out | Johni Broome | Recovery from right knee surgery |
| Out | Paul George | League suspension |
| Questionable | Adem Bona | Back soreness |
| Questionable | Andre Drummond | Back spasms |
With multiple players missing, the 76ers will depend on available rotation players to fill the gaps. Quentin Grimes, VJ Edgecombe, Kyle Lowry, Trendon Watford, and Adem Bona are expected to take on larger roles if the questionable players are cleared.
What Joel Embiid’s absence means for the game
Joel Embiid’s absence removes Philadelphia’s main scoring option inside the paint. The Sixers have averaged 12.5 made three-pointers per game this season, but they often rely on Embiid to control the interior on both offense and defense.Philadelphia has an 8-7 record in division games this season. Brooklyn has struggled in Atlantic Division matchups with a 3-10 record and averages 106.9 points per game.Also read: Brooklyn Nets vs Philadelphia 76ers injury report: Who’s playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (March 13, 2026)With Claxton resting for Brooklyn and Embiid still out for Philadelphia, the game could come down to how well each team’s supporting players handle the frontcourt minutes.
