76ers' De'Anthony Melton: Without return timetable

Coach Nick Nurse said Melton (back) is out for Friday's game versus the Hornets and is unsure when he'll return, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.

Melton left Tuesday's game versus Boston with back spasms after recently returning from a lengthy absence due to a lumbar spine stress response. He'll remain out through Philadelphia's upcoming two-game road trip, which ends Tuesday in Brooklyn, and he could miss even more time, per Ky Carlin of USA Today. Kelly Oubre and Cameron Payne are candidates to receive increased playing time in Melton's absence.