The Philadelphia 76ers are gearing up for their Game 4 battle against the Boston Celtics at home, which is set to take place on Sunday, April 26.
Lately, there have been major signs of progress from Joel Embiid, who is out after getting an appendectomy a little over two weeks ago. For the first time in weeks, the Sixers upgraded Joel Embiid on the injury report, listing him as doubtful before Game 3.
As expected, Embiid was still ruled out for the first home game of the playoffs. Before the action, Nick Nurse addressed the status of Embiid.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – MARCH 25: Joel Embiid #21 of the Philadelphia 76ers warms up prior to the game against the Chicago Bulls at Xfinity Mobile Arena on March 25, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
“Just not ready, right?” Nurse said. “I mean, heâs lifted some, heâs got on court a bit, but weâre still two weeks a day, I think. So, weâre just not ready yet. “Heâs getting some playing in and pretty intense playing. Mostly workouts and stuff. Individual stuff, but he has gotten out there and played against competition since getting there.”
When the Sixers submitted their initial injury report for Game 4 on Saturday night, the team listed Embiid as doubtful once again. The star center has a slim chance of playing.
Hours before releasing the initial injury report, Nick Nurse addressed Embiid once again.
via Ky Carlin, Sixers Wire: Nick Nurse on Joel Embiid: âHe’s on court right now doing individual work. He’s working, as like I said before, he’s working as hard as he can to get back. We just got to see how it goes here, today and tomorrow morning.â
As Embiid still works on getting back to a comfortable level, he doesnât seem to be ready to push through and play just yet. The 76ers are going to keep the door open for a potential playoff debut against the Celtics on Sunday, but it seems he has a slim shot at suiting up.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – NOVEMBER 08: Joel Embiid #21 talks to Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers during a game against the Toronto Raptors at Xfinity Mobile Arena on November 08, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
Following a 108-100 loss at home, the 76ers will enter the April 26 game trailing 2-1. The Sixers and the Celtics will tip off at 7 PM ET. If Embiid doesnât get the nod to play, his next opportunity will come during Game 5 on Tuesday, April 28, when the Sixers return to Boston.
Like Heavy Sports’s content? Be sure to follow us.
This article was originally published on Heavy Sports
The post 76ers Release Official Joel Embiid Injury Report Status for Game 4 vs Celtics appeared first on Heavy Sports.