As the Philadelphia 76ers' trying season continues, could it spell the end of head coach Nick Nurse's run with the team? Health concerns with 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have added to the issues plaguing Philadephia from emerging into playoff contention.
It is a tough way to end the first season of the Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey trio when considering the trio was formed to contend for a championship in the 2024-25 season. After the win over the Warriors,
Following Friday afternoon’s 76ers practice, coach Nick Nurse did not want to entertain the hypothetical that Joel Embiid would miss the rest of the season with an ongoing knee issue. Nurse also downplayed his desire for resolution,
Here is the team's initial injury report issued a handful of hours before tip-off, excluding three players out for the remainder of the season (Joel Embiid, Eric Gordon and Jared McCain): While Grimes' apparent bicep soreness is news,
The month since the Sixers pivoted to ducking the luxury tax and resetting in advance of next season has largely been upsetting for most fans. Joel Embiid was shut down for the season, Paul George and Tyrese Maxey have grappled with their own injury-related issues and losses have piled up.
The Sixers traveled to Boston to face the defending champions, who were short-handed on the second night of a back-to-back. With Jayson Tatum, Derrick White and Payton Pritchard available, the Celtics had more than enough to easily handle a Sixers team missing Tyrese Maxey (back) and Paul George (groin) on top of Joel Embiid and many other critical pieces.
The 76ers Joel Embiid has been shut down for the season. Forward Justin Edwards, point guard Tyrese Maxey, shooting Guard Kelly Oubre, forward Paul George and point guard Kyle Lowry are all game time decisions for Philadelphia.
The Mavs were coming off the heels of an NBA Finals run, while the 76ers added an All-Star player in Paul George to their core of Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey. Unfortunately, as the season has progressed,
The Orlando Magic might end up joining the Philadelphia 76ers in tank mode down the stretch of the NBA season.
The Sixers’ 2024-25 season was supposed to be a redemption tour. Joel Embiid was back, Paul George was in the mix, Tyrese Maxey was ascending, and the team
Nick Nurse realizes that the 76ers' key players, like Kelly Oubre Jr and Guerschon Yabusele, are being over-extended.