76ers coach Nick Nurse dealing with family tragedy during Knicks series
By Jenna Lemoncelli
Published on May 6, 2026.
Sixers head coach Nick Nurse is away from the team ahead of Game 2 of its second-round playoff series against the Knicks due to the funeral of his brother Steve, who died the day before the Sixers' Game 6 win over the Boston Celtics. The cause of Steve's death was not disclosed. Nick is expected to rejoin the team for Game 2 on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.
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