Final Injury Report for 76ers-Nuggets: Will Joel Embiid, Peyton Watson Play?

The Philadelphia 76ers are on the road on Tuesday night as they travel to take on the Denver Nuggets in an interconference showdown.

Philadelphia enters Tuesday’s game with a 37-31 record after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers at home on Sunday night.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes in action against the Atlanta Hawks.Brett Davis-Imagn Images

(Brett Davis-Imagn Images)

In Sunday’s victory over the Trail Blazers, Quentin Grimes led the way for the 76ers as he recorded 31 points and three rebounds while V.J. Edgecombe added 18 points, 12 rebounds and three assists of his own.

Now Philadelphia will try to grab another victory on Tuesday as they face off against the Nuggets in a tough road matchup.

On the other side, Denver enters Tuesday’s contest with a 41-27 record after losing on the road to the Los Angeles Lakers in overtime on Saturday night.

Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15)Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

(Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images)

Nikola Jokic led the way for the Nuggets in Saturday’s loss as he ended the game with 24 points, 16 rebounds and 14 assists while Aaron Gordon recorded 27 points and five rebounds.

While both teams are looking to pick up a victory in Tuesday night’s matchup, both squads may be without multiple key players due to injuries.

76ers Injury Report: Will Joel Embiid Play?

For the 76ers, they have six players listed on their injury report, including star center Joel Embiid.

Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21)Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

(Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images)

Philadelphia has ruled out Embiid due to a right oblique strain that has kept him out since March 1, though there is a chance he could return at some point during the 76ers’ three-game road trip.

With Embiid still sidelined, Adem Bona and Andre Drummond will likely continue to have larger roles until the star big man is cleared to return.

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0)Dale Zanine-Imagn Images

(Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)

The 76ers have also ruled out Tyrese Maxey and Kelly Oubre Jr. as they continue to recover from injuries while Paul George remains sidelined while serving a suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy.

Jabari Walker has also been ruled out due to an illness as he will miss his third straight game while Dalen Terry is questionable with a left shoulder impingement.

Nuggets Injury Report: Will Peyton Watson Play?

On the other side, the Nuggets have only one player listed on their injury report as they have ruled out forward Peyton Watson.

Denver has ruled out Watson due to a right hamstring strain that has kept him out since February 7, though the Nuggets are hopeful that he will be able to return at some point this week.

With Watson still sidelined, Tim Hardaway Jr., Bruce Brown, Spencer Jones and Julian Strawther will likely all continue to have increased roles.

Fans can catch Tuesday night’s matchup between the 76ers and Nuggets from Denver at 10:00 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.

This story was originally published by Athlon Sports on Mar 17, 2026, where it first appeared in the NBA section. Add Athlon Sports as a Preferred Source by clicking here.

Final Injury Report for 76ers-Nuggets: Will Joel Embiid, Peyton Watson Play?

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