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• Joel Embiid, Sixers Close To Deciding Treatment Plan For Injured KneeWhen Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid was ruled out for the season on February 28, the team said they would work with him on a rehab and treatment plan for his injured left knee. A month later, it seems that a decision is finally close. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said that Embiid is done, or close to done, meeting with specialists on how to handle his injury. "I don't want to speak definitively ...2025Continue with Joel Embiid -
• Atlantic Notes: Embiid, Sixers, Horford, Raptors
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse thinks Philadelphia is on the cusp of figuring out its next treatment plan for All-Star center Joel Embiid, per Keith Pompey of The Philadelpahi Inquirer. At the end of February, Embiid was shut down for the rest of the season with left knee swelling. “…I think they are getting closer […]...2025Visit the page Joel Embiid
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• Paul George Out At Least Two More Games; Tyrese Maxey Unlikely To Play SundayThe Philadelphia 76ers injury-ravaged season is continuing to be so. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said that wing Paul George will miss at least two more games. George is dealing with a sore groin, on top of playing through a hand injury. In addition, Tyrese Maxey is unlikely to play on Sunday vs the Utah Jazz. Maxey has a sore back, after suffering a hard fall last Monday....2025Read about Paul George -
• Joel Embiid Treatment Decision Getting CloserPhiladelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said the team is getting close to making a treatment decision for Joel Embiid. Embiid has been shut down for the season due to his troublesome left knee. Since then, Embiid and the Sixers have undergone several evaluations to determine the best treatment plan for the former MVP. Embiid is set to undergo another evaluation on Saturday. Embiid said previously that...2025Visit the page Joel Embiid
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• Paul George To Miss At Least Two More Games With Groin Injury
Sixers forward Paul George will miss at least two more games due to the left groin ailment that sidelined him on Thursday in Boston, as Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com relays. Head coach Nick Nurse updated reporters on George’s status after the team’s practice on Saturday. The news means George will be out for Sunday’s home […]...2025See also Paul George
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• 76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals how ‘challenging’ it has been to deal with Joel Embiid’s injury
Once again, Joel Embiid was out for the 76ers’s last game on Monday night, as his injured left knee seems to be a recurrent issue for the former league MVP. Apparently, the big man underwent testing last night, with more scheduled for today, and was ruled out of his squad’s 142-110 loss to the Bulls. […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse reveals how ‘challenging’ it has been to deal wi...2025See more articles Joel Embiid
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• Sixers’ Nick Nurse On If Team Gave Up In Ugly Loss To Bulls: ‘I Don’t Know If They Started’The season can’t end soon enough for the Philadelphia 76ers. A year plagued by injuries reached a new low Monday night, as the Sixers were crushed 142-110 at home by the Chicago Bulls. The loss was so lopsided that Philadelphia trailed by as many as 50 points at one stage, leaving their already fragile morale […] The post Sixers’ Nick Nurse On If Team Gave Up In Ugly Loss To Bulls: ...2025Click for news about Chicago Bulls -
• Season Somehow Gets Worse For Joel Embiid as He Considers Another Surgery
At this point, Joel Embiid honestly needs to consider retirement. A day after 76ers coach Nick Nurse benched him in their loss to the Nets, ESPN’s Shams Charania says another surgery is looming. “The Philadelphia 76ers and Joel Embiid are consulting doctors and considering alternative options, such as surgery, for his injured left knee, sources […] The post Season Somehow Gets Wo...2025Check it out Joel Embiid
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• Paul George Misses Sixers Win Over Lakers With Finger Injury
Paul George picked up a finger injury against the Chicago Bulls on Saturday and was forced to miss Tuesday’s game against the Los Angeles Lakers. The Philadelphia 76ers forward jammed his left pinkie finger against the Bulls. An MRI and ultrasound revealed tendon damage, though head coach Nick Nurse indicated the injury is not major. […] The post Paul George Misses Sixers Win Over Lake...2025Continue with Paul George
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• Sixers injury crisis worsens as Paul George ‘jams pinky finger’ against Bulls
Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse provided a Paul George injury update after he was forced to leave the Sixers win against Chicago with a jammed pinky finger. Paul George injury update On Saturday night the Philadelphia 76ers won on back to back games for the first time in 2025, as they beat the Bulls just […] The post Sixers injury crisis worsens as Paul George ‘jams pinky fingerR...2025See also Paul George
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Nick Nurse injury and suspension
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• Josh Harris: Sixers Built Elite Team; To Take A Few Weeks To Evaluate Path For Rest Of SeasonThe Philadelphia 76ers season hasn't gone according to plan. But the team isn't ready to punt on this season yet. Sixers leadership still thinks they have an elite team when healthy. "I would say that, again, we always start with trying to build elite teams," 76ers governor Josh Harris told The Athletic. "We started this season with two potential Hall of Famers, and one All-Star. We were very exci...2025See more Daryl Morey -
• Paul George To Have MRI On Left Pinky Finger
Philadelphia 76ers wing Paul George was forced to exit Saturday's win at the Chicago Bulls early due to a left pinky finger injury. Postgame, Sixers coach Nick Nurse said George will undergo an MRI on his finger to determine the extent of the injury. George left Saturday's game after playing just 13 minutes. The 76ers big offseason acquisition has already missed 14 games this season. Philadelphia ...2025See more articles Paul George
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• Paul George To Undergo MRI On Finger
Paul George suffered an injury to his left pinky finger during Saturday’s game at Chicago and will undergo an MRI on Sunday, according to Keith Pompey of The Philadelphia Inquirer (Twitter link). Sixers coach Nick Nurse told reporters that George jammed the finger, which caused him to be removed from the game in the second […]...2025Click for news about Paul George
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• Other pieces ‘scattered' for Sixers team dealing with injury woes beyond Embiid“The other pieces have been scattered so much,” Sixers head coach Nick Nurse said Friday, reflecting on the team's injury woes....2025
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• Sixers Don't Believe Joel Embiid Has Long-Term Foot IssueThe Philadelphia 76ers hope to have Joel Embiid back in the lineup soon. Sixers coach Nick Nurse said Embiid's sprained left foot isn't considered a long-term issue. The All-Star center could return as soon as Sunday. Embiid has missed 23 of Philadelphia's first 36 games. He's dealt with knee soreness, a sinus fracture, a three-game suspension and now the sprained foot. The 76ers are 7-6 in the 13...2025Visit the page Joel Embiid -
• Sixers Struggling To Find Momentum As Joel Embiid’s Injury Woes ContinueJoel Embiid’s sprained left foot has kept him out for a third consecutive game, with Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse suggesting that the issue isn’t a long-term concern. Nurse hinted that the MVP candidate could return to action as soon as Sunday, according to Dan Gelston of The Associated Press. However, this latest setback […] The post Sixers Struggling To Find Momentum As Joel Em...2025See more Joel Embiid -
• 76ers' Joel Embiid drops 34 points in return win vs. Hornets after missing one game with sinus fracture'He looked pretty good,' coach Nick Nurse said about Embiid, who will sit out Saturday's game at the first-place Cavaliers...2024Read about Joel Embiid -
• Sixers injuries: Nurse optimistic Embiid won’t miss extended time with sinus fracture
He may have already missed 18 of Philadelphia’s first 24 games but the Sixers are optimistic Joel Embiid won’t be out much longer. Speaking with the media, Sixers head coach Nick Nurse got the impression this facial fracture isn’t as bad as the other two fractures Embiid has endured in the past. “The only thing […] The post Sixers injuries: Nurse optimistic Embiid won...2024Continue with Joel Embiid
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• Sixers’ Joel Embiid To Return Sunday
2023 MVP Joel Embiid will return to Philadelphia’s starting lineup on Sunday afternoon vs. Chicago, the Sixers announced (via Twitter). Embiid, who has missed the past seven games, was questionable heading into Sunday’s contest due to left knee injury management. Prior to the game, head coach Nick Nurse said the star center would be on […]...2024Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• Sixers coach Nick Nurse says there are no plans to shut down Joel Embiid
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has confirmed there are no plans to shut Joel Embiid down for the season. Embiid hasn’t featured since November 20 as he continues to deal with a left knee injury, but Nurse confirmed as soon as the player is ready he’ll be back on the floor. The former league […] The post Sixers coach Nick Nurse says there are no plans to shut down Joel E...2024See also Joel Embiid
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• Coach Nick Nurse confirms Joel Embiid to make his season debut Tuesday vs. KnicksWhat a coincidence that as soon as the clock could start on his suspension Joel Embiid was healthy enough to play....2024See more articles Joel Embiid
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• Joel Embiid Has Completed Multiple 5-On-5 Scrimmages During Ramp-Up Process
Philadelphia 76ers Joel Embiid is completing the ramp-up phase of his return-to-play process. Embiid has reportedly completed multiple 5-on-5 scrimmages with the Sixers in recent days. Embiid is expected to get periodic time off throughout the season. Philadelphia will also do regular checkups on the former MVP's knee throughout the season. The 76ers goal is to have Embiid healthy for the start of...2024Continue with Joel Embiid
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• Atlantic Notes: McCain, Yabusele, Raptors Injuries, Shead, Walker
Promising Sixers rookie guard Jared McCain suffered a hard fall late in the fourth quarter of Philadelphia’s Wednesday preseason game against the Nets. He was down for a while, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps (Twitter link), but he was able to get up on his own power. Head coach Nick Nurse said McCain went to […]...2024Check it out Jared McCain
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• Sixers Coach Nick Nurse On Paul George Injury: ‘Everything Checks Out OK’The 76ers can breathe a sigh of relief, at least a little, after coach Nick Nurse provided an update on star forward Paul George, who suffered a hyperextended left knee in Monday’s preseason road win over the Hawks. “PG was here today, got (the knee) looked at again,” Nurse told reporters at practice, via Keith […] The post Sixers Coach Nick Nurse On Paul George Injury: ...2024Read about Paul George -
• Sixers Encouraged By Early Prognosis On Paul George's Left Knee
Paul George will undergo further imaging on his hyperextended left knee, but the early prognosis from the Philadelphia 76ers is encouraging. "Everything checks out okay," said Nick Nurse. George's injury occurred during the second quarter of Monday's preseason game at the Atlanta Hawks. George will not play in Wednesday's preseason game....2024See more articles Paul George
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• Dunc'd On: 2024-25 Season Outlooks: Philadelphia 76ers with Derek Bodner + Minnesota Timberwolves with Jon KrawczynskiDerek Bodner of PHLY is our guest to discuss one of the most anticipated seasons in Sixers history. Can Joel Embiid be the same player after knee surgery? Is there even more in the tank from Tyrese Maxey this year? What exactly are the Sixers getting with Paul George at this stage of his career? How will Nick Nurse build out the rotation behind the big 3? Can any of their less-heralded players em...2024See more articles Derek Bodner -
• 76ers coach Nick Nurse hurt himself in fit of frustration in Game 5Chris Finch is not the only NBA head coach to have suffered an injury this postseason....2024Read about Chris Finch -
• Sixers Not Considering Shutting Down Joel Embiid
Joel Embiid briefly left the Philadelphia 76ers Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks before halftime with another left knee injury scare. Embiid landed awkwardly after a dunk and fell to the ground, while grabbing at his left knee. He eventually limped off to the locker room. Embiid returned to play in the second half. He didn't have any more major issues with the knee, but the moments where Embiid ...2024Continue with Joel Embiid
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• Coach Nick Nurse guarantees that Joel Embiid will be ‘ready to go’ at start of Play-in
Joel Embiid‘s return from injury hasn’t gone as expected, as he’s been on-and-off the courts ever since he recovered. Even though Philadelphia are the hottest team in the league right now, as they’ve won their last eight games in a row, the team wasn’t able to qualify directly to the NBA Playoffs and will now have […] The post Coach Nick Nurse guarantees that Jo...2024Click for news about Joel Embiid
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• Nurse gives updates on Embiid, Sixers' injuries as focus shifts to HeatWith the play-in tournament up next, Nick Nurse gave updates Sunday on the Sixers' injuries....2024
