Nick Nurse Named Head Coach of Philadelphia 76ers

Former Toronto Raptors Coach Brings Championship Experience to Philly

PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 1, 2023

Philadelphia 76ers President of Basketball Operations Daryl Morey announced today that Nick Nurse has been named the team's new head coach.

Nurse, 56, has a wealth of experience in the NBA, most notably as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors from 2018 to 2023. Under his leadership, the Raptors captured the NBA championship in 2019 and reached the Eastern Conference semifinals twice.

Before his time in Toronto, Nurse spent several years as an assistant coach with numerous NBA teams, including the Indiana Pacers, Denver Nuggets, and Philadelphia 76ers. He has a reputation as an innovative and respected coach, known for his creativity and ability to motivate players.

The 76ers will be hoping that Nurse can bring similar success to Philadelphia, which has not won an NBA championship since 1983. The team has high expectations for the upcoming season, led by star players Joel Embiid and James Harden.