Tag: Nick Nurse
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Suns, Grayson Allen, Kings
76ers
Health has changed the conversation in Philadelphia.
With 76ers riding a three-game road winning streak and sitting within striking distance of the East’s top tier,...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Grizzlies, Christian Koloko, expansion
76ers
Kelly Oubre Jr. could be nearing a return.
Sixers coach Nick Nurse said earlier this week that Oubre, sidelined since Nov. 14 with a sprained...
NBA Notes: Hornets, Kon Knueppel, Magic, Jalen Suggs, Sixers
Hornets
The Hornets are not feeling pressure to make major roster moves despite an 8-18 start, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.
Scotto said Charlotte remains...
For Sixers, a comfortable Joel Embiid changes everything
Joel Embiid looked comfortable Friday, which might have been the most important part of the night.
The points came too. Thirty-nine of them, in a...
Sixers’ Joel Embiid says he’s feeling good after 39-point eruption
Joel Embiid looked every bit like a former Most Valuable Player again Friday, torching the Pacers for 39 points as the 76ers pulled away...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Magic, Paolo Banchero, Clippers
76ers
Tyrese Maxey entered Thursday’s game against Golden State off to one of the best scoring starts in franchise history.
Tony Jones of The Athletic noted...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Payton Pritchard, Knicks
76ers
Joel Embiid finally returned Sunday night, and while the Sixers didn’t get the win, they at least got their MVP back on the floor.
Embiid...
NBA scout on Sixers: They’re not good enough without Joel Embiid
The 76ers love their young guards. Everyone does. But if Philadelphia wants to climb in the East, the whole thing still comes back to...
NBA Notes: Raptors, Brandon Ingram, Sixers, Paul George, Celtics
Raptors
Brandon Ingram just kept firing. Toronto just kept winning.
Ingram launched 30 shots on Monday night and turned them into 37 points as the Raptors...
NBA Notes: Mavericks, Anthony Davis, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Amazon Prime
Mavericks
Anthony Davis might finally be inching back. The Mavericks upgraded the All-Star big man to doubtful for Monday’s game in Miami, per Mike Curtis...
NBA Notes: Rockets, Kevin Durant, Sixers, Tyrese Maxey, Nets
Rockets
Houston still doesn’t have Fred VanVleet, but you wouldn’t know it by watching the offense. The Rockets are sitting atop the league in offensive...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Mavericks, Wizards, Kyshawn George
76ers
Paul George finally got back on the court Monday against his old team (Clippers), and the Sixers kept things simple with a minutes restriction.
He...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre, Cavs, Donovan Mitchell, Grizzlies
76ers
Kelly Oubre Jr. has been diagnosed with an LCL injury in his left knee after undergoing an MRI, per Kyle Neubeck of PHLY Sports.
He’ll...
NBA Notes: Magic, Paolo Banchero, Knicks, Jalen Brunson, Sixers
Magic
An MRI confirmed what the Magic hoped to hear. Paolo Banchero is dealing with a left groin strain, not something more serious, per Shams...
