Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse told reporters on Saturday prior to the team's game against the Golden State Warriors that star big man Joel Embiid did not suffer a setback before the team shut him down for the remainder of the season due to a lingering left knee injury.

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.

Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse provides the latest injury update on Joel Embiid as the team looks to move forward.

Coach Nick Nurse addresses the outside of thoughts of the Philadelphia 76ers shutting down Joel Embiid for the season.

Coach Nick Nurse gives the latest update on Joel Embiid as the Philadelphia 76ers move forward with their season.

The 76ers have no definitive answers in regards to the next step for Joel Embiid’s ailing left knee. The 2023 NBA MVP and seven-time All-Star was ruled out for the remainder of the season on Feb. 28 to focus on treatment and rehabilitation.

Nick Nurse expressed disappointment with 76ers center Joel Embiid being sidelined for the remainder of the season. “Not what we hoped,” the coach said before Saturday’s game against the Golden State Warriors at the Wells Fargo Center.

Nick Nurse says he thinks the team is “getting closer” to making a decision on Joel Embiid’s treatment, and that Embiid has an evaluation today.Source: Twitter @SixersAdam

Even after the All-Star break, the Philadelphia 76ers are facing uncertainty when it comes to their superstar center, Joel Embiid. The lingering knee concerns h

Nick Nurse admitted that Joel Embiid is not at 100 percent physically right now. How long until the Philadelphia 76ers admit defeat and pull the plug?

Will Joel Embiid suit up on Monday after his rough showing on Saturday? Sixers head coach Nick Nurse is unsure.

Coming out of the All-Star break, the health of Joel Embiid has been a major topic for the Philadelphia 76ers. The former MVP made some choice comments after Th