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Nick Nurse Returns to 76ers After Brother’s Funeral for Game 2 vs. Knicks

His return offers stability for a team trying to rebound from a heavy Game 1 loss.

May 4, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers Head Coach Nick Nurse coaches against the New York Knicks during the fourth quarter of game one of the eastern conference semifinal round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images.
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Apr 30, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse reacts to a play during the first quarter against the Boston Celtics at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images
BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS - APRIL 28: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers looks on against the Boston Celtics during the second quarter in Game Five of the First Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoff at TD Garden on April 28, 2026 in Boston, Massachusetts. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Maddie Meyer/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Nick Nurse rejoined Philadelphia on Wednesday before Game 2 after traveling to Ankeny, Iowa, on Tuesday for his brother’s funeral.
  • Steve Nurse died unexpectedly on April 29 at age 62, and no cause of death has been disclosed.
  • The 76ers trail the series 1-0 following Monday’s 137-98 defeat at Madison Square Garden, and the team held a film session Tuesday but skipped practice.
  • Nurse kept the loss private during the comeback against Boston and said his brother was a fan who would want him coaching.
  • Condolences came from Knicks coach Mike Brown and public figures like Ben Stiller and Scott Van Pelt, underscoring broad support for the Nurse family.