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Nurse leaves Sixers to attend brother's funeral

Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.

Published May 5, 2026, 9:57 PM

Updated May 11, 2026, 3:46 AM4.0K

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Nurse leaves Sixers to attend brother's funeral

Nick Nurse left the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral of his brother, but the coach is expected to return in time for Game 2 of their series vs. the Knicks.

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Nurse leaves Sixers to attend brother's funeral

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