DeShawn Stevenson could return to the court on Friday night when the Wizards take on the 76ers in Philadelphia.

Stevenson has missed 15 straight games with lower back pain that came as a result of a slipped disk.

"I hated not being out there with my guys, but it just got to the point where I couldn't play through it anymore," said Stevenson. "It's feeling a lot better now, and I'm looking forward to getting back out there. I just want to help any way I can. It's been a tough season."