Whether you like him or loathe him, Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse has endured a torrid time with player injuries throughout his tenure with the franchise. Joel Embiid's fitness issues have limited his availability for the coach. Nevertheless, fortunes may be changing, as the Sixers' superstar could be set to feature in his third consecutive game for the first time since December 2023.
When arriving in Philadelphia, Nurse was expecting to unleash Embiid upon the league after his 2023 MVP campaign; however, fate had other plans. The 31-year-old's previous campaign was nothing short of sensational.