The first questions posed during Nick Nurse’s pregame news conference were about a player who never stepped on the court Friday. Yet the trickle-down effects of rookie standout Jared McCain’s meniscus surgery — which the 76ers announced on Thursday night would officially end his 2024-25 season — were apparent during a brutal 123-115 loss to the shorthanded,

ORLANDO, Fla. -- Philadelphia 76ers coach Nick Nurse said Sunday that Jared McCain is in OK spirits after the team ruled him out for the rest of the season following knee surgery on Dec. 17.

The Sixers were short-handed against the Wizards with Joel Embiid, Paul George, Andre Drummond, Kyle Lowry, and KJ Martin all sidelined. As Philadelphia got back to work on Thursday, coach Nick Nurse gave a practice update on the injured members of his team.

Prior to Wednesday's matchup with the Washington Wizards, head coach Nick Nurse provided a medical update on one of the team's forwards. Among those who has been out of action for the Sixers in there recent stretch is KJ Martin.