Pelicans, Nick Nurse and CJ McCollum

Nick Nurse still ‘trying to work through’ Sixers’ backup point guard minutes
The first questions posed during Nick Nurse’s pregame news conference were about a player who never stepped on the court Friday. Yet the trickle-down effects of rookie standout Jared McCain’s meniscus surgery — which the 76ers announced on Thursday night would officially end his 2024-25 season — were apparent during a brutal 123-115 loss to the shorthanded,
Nick Nurse, Sixers explain what went wrong with CJ McCollum, Pelicans
Nick Nurse and the Philadelphia 76ers explain what went wrong in the loss to CJ McCollum and the New Orleans Pelicans.
CJ McCollum, bench lead Pelicans past 76ers
CJ McCollum scored 38 points as the short-handed New Orleans Pelicans opened a three-game road trip with a 123-115 victory over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday.
CJ McCollum helps Pelicans win battle of NBA's most disappointing teams
The New Orleans Pelicans and Philadelphia 76ers have had promising seasons derailed by multiple injuries to stars. On Friday night, CJ McCollum boosted the Pelicans and his trade value. McCollum scored 38 points and shot 13-of-24 as the shorthanded Pelicans beat the Sixers 123-115.
Player grades: CJ McCollum leads Pelicans over Joel Embiid-less Sixers
The Philadelphia 76ers played host to the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday looking to pick up another win over another struggling opponent. The Pelicans entered the night with a 7-31 record and had just suspended Zion Williamson about two hours before the 7 p.
Paul George Says He's 'Bored' Playing Small-Ball Center for 76ers amid Embiid Injury
Philadelphia 76ers star Paul George suggested Friday that he isn't a fan of being utilized as a center as part of a ...
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Sixers Notebook: Long rehab for Jared McCain ‘disappointing,’ but best for rookie long-term
Sixers coach Nick Nurse was not caught by surprise by Thursday’s news that Jared McCain’s knee meniscus repair would cost him ...
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Joel Embiid Injury Update: Nick Nurse shares probable return timeline for 76ers star center
Beyond just their star players like Joel Embiid, the 76ers lost their promising rookie Jared McCain, who tore his left meniscus on December 13 in a loss to the Indiana Pacers. After having surgery, ...
Sixers fizzle against Phoenix Suns in first game after long road trip: ‘It’s always tough’
It is always tough,” coach Nick Nurse said of the first home game after a trip that included four Western Conference games.
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Paul George Says He's 'Bored' Playing Center For The 76ers
In the aftermath of the 76ers' loss to the Pelicans on Friday, star swingman Paul George opened up on his time playing center ...
Sixers center Joel Embiid sidelined for game against Pelicans due to left foot sprain
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid missed this third straight game with a sprained left foot, the 23rd time he’s sat out ...
The amount of threes Joel Embiid should take per game, per Nick Nurse
Nick Nurse wants to see Joel Embiid shoot a lot more three-pointers. The 76ers head coach has set a goal for him to reach.
Nick Nurse assesses how Sixers looked in big road win over Jazz
Coach Nick Nurse assesses how the Philadelphia 76ers looked in a big road win over the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.
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Sixers soundbites: Paul George admits he is 'pressing' amid slump, will 'just keep shooting'
Paul George has been unable to find consistency as a shooter during his first season with the Sixers. A 5-for-18 line in ...