Tag: Nick Nurse
NBA Moves: Nuggets, Spencer Jones, Celtics, Dalano Banton, Sixers
Nuggets
The Nuggets have officially converted Spencer Jones from a two-way deal to a standard contract for the remainder of the season, per the NBA...
Nick Nurse: Joel Embiid ‘looked pretty good’ but Sixers stay cautious
All-Star weekend treated the 76ers well. The return to reality did not.
Rookie VJ Edgecombe took home MVP honors at the Rising Stars Challenge, and...
Sixers expected to be active on buyout market
The 76ers are positioning themselves for a busy run on the buyout market.
Philadelphia is set to open at least two roster spots this weekend,...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Kelly Oubre Jr, Suns, Jalen Green, Raptors
76ers
Kelly Oubre Jr. is not going anywhere. At least not if the Sixers have a say.
Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports that Oubre...
Joel Embiid resurgence giving Sixers renewed hope: ‘It’s definitely refreshing’
Joel Embiid is starting to look like himself again, and the minutes load is a big part of that.
Per Tim Bontemps of ESPN, the...
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...
