{
  "id": 17885106,
  "title": "76ers coach Nick Nurse provides update on Joel Embiid’s right plantar fascia injury management",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/76ers-coach-nick-nurse-provides-update-on-joel-embiids-right-plantar",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-03T01:04:10.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/76ers-coach-nick-nurse-provides-010410808.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse discussed Joel Embiid's right plantar fasciitis injury, which has led to his absence in two games. Nurse explained that plantar fasciitis is a sporadic issue that can come and go unexpectedly, causing significant pain. Embiid has averaged 35.2 minutes per game and scored 19.2 points, but his shooting percentage has dropped to just 40%. Despite Embiid's struggles, Nurse has expressed confidence in the team's ability to maintain their offensive balance. The Sixers currently rank third in scoring behind Tyrese Maxey and Jaylen Brown, and they remain optimistic about the team's depth and performance, even if Embiid needs further rest.",
  "summary": "Coach Nick Nurse’s Philadelphia 76ers were 6-1 on the season heading into November 2’s home game against the Chicago Bulls and riding high in the latest NBA Power Rankings . Star center Joel Embiid found himself on the injury report as fans wondered if he’d play or not. Nurse addressed Embiid’s right plantar fasciitis injury in comments shared by […] The post 76ers coach Nick Nurse provides…",
  "key_points": [
    "Coach Nick Nurse updates on Joel Embiid's plantar fasciitis injury.",
    "Embiid has played 35.2 minutes per game with 19.2 points average.",
    "Team remains optimistic about offensive balance despite Embiid's struggles."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Embiid’s recurring injury forces the 76ers to rely on their offensive depth and scoring leaders to maintain competitive balance while their star player manages significant pain.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}