Tag: Nick Nurse
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...
Sixers Notes: Paul George, Joel Embiid, Justin Edwards, win streak
The 76ers may soon have their full roster for the first time all season.
Veteran forward Paul George is in the “final stage” of his...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Warriors, Draymond Green, Heat
76ers
Sixers coach Nick Nurse may have a tough call coming. Paul George could be back soon and the assumption has been that he would...
Sixers Notes: VJ Edgecombe, Joel Embiid, Kelly Oubre, Jared McCain
Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer wonders if 76ers rookie guard VJ Edgecombe can fully grow his offensive game while sharing the floor with...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Celtics, Nets, Noah Clowney
76ers
Joel Embiid finally got a late game runway again. It just did not end in a win.
Embiid returned for the final 7 minutes and...
East Notes: Celtics, Anfernee Simons, Pistons, Ausar Thompson, Sixers
Celtics
Anfernee Simons looked like his old self in Boston’s win at New Orleans, scoring 25 points off the bench and hitting six three-pointers in...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Joel Embiid, Pelicans, Jaden Springer, Jared Butler
76ers
Joel Embiid knows his reality has changed. The Sixers’ superstar has always been a force, but at 30 and coming off multiple injuries, he’s...
East Notes: Bulls, Coby White, Sixers, VJ Edgecombe, Knicks
Bulls
The Bulls will be without guard Coby White to start the season as he continues recovering from a right calf strain, the team announced.
White...
NBA Notes: Sixers, Paul George, Celtics, Thunder, roster moves
76ers
Paul George is inching closer to game action. Head coach Nick Nurse told 76ers reporters Wednesday that George has advanced to full-court, live three-on-three...
NBA Notes: Grizzlies, Ty Jerome, Lakers, Bronny James, Sixers
Grizzlies
If the Grizzlies have learned anything over the years, it’s that having a reliable backup point guard is not a luxury. It’s a necessity.
With...
76ers counting on good health in quest for bounce-back season
The 76ers entered last season as one of the NBA’s title favorites. They finished it with a 24-58 record, a last-place finish in the...
