Wednesday night's matchup between the Phoenix Suns and Denver Nuggets averaged 1.44 million viewers on ESPN. That number is down 2% from last year's equivalent window. The Clippers and Sixers game earlier in the night averaged 1.23 million viewers. Tuesday night's matchup between the Lakers and Bucks averaged 1.43 million viewers on TNT. … [Read more...] about Suns-Nuggets Averages 1.4M Viewers On ESPN
Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre Jr. Fined For Abusing Refs After Loss To Clippers
Nick Nurse has been fined $50,000 for aggressively pursuing and verbally abusing game officials, and Kelly Oubre Jr. has been fined $50,000 for verbally abusing and directing an obscene gesture toward game officials. The incident occurred at the conclusion of the 76ers' 108-107 loss to the LA Clippers on March 27 at Wells Fargo Center. … [Read more...] about Nick Nurse, Kelly Oubre Jr. Fined For Abusing Refs After Loss To Clippers
Joel Embiid Has ‘Very Good Likelihood’ Of Returning In Regular Season
Joel Embiid is likely to return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup in the regular season, according to Nick Nurse. "I think there's a very good likelihood that he will return before the play-in, playoff," said Nurse on Wednesday. Nurse added that there is still no exact timetable for Embiid's return. "He's on the court, as you guys know, and we still don't have a timeline for his … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid Has ‘Very Good Likelihood’ Of Returning In Regular Season
Sixers To Sign DJ Wilson To 10-Day Contract
The Philadelphia 76ers plan to sign DJ Wilson to a 10-day contract, sources told Shams Charania of The Athletic. Wilson, a former first-round pick of the Bucks, is averaging 19.4 points and 9.5 rebounds in the G League. … [Read more...] about Sixers To Sign DJ Wilson To 10-Day Contract
Joel Embiid In ‘Ramp Up’ Phase Of Rehab
Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse was cautious when asked about where Joel Embiid is at with his rehab from meniscus surgery. Nurse said Embiid is in the "ramp up" phase of his rehab, without giving a much detail on exactly where Embiid is in that phase. "He's kind of in the ramp up phase right now. What can he handle? When can he start having contact? When can he start … [Read more...] about Joel Embiid In ‘Ramp Up’ Phase Of Rehab