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Nick Nurse is away from the 76ers on Tuesday to attend …
TL;DR
Nick Nurse is attending his brother Steve's funeral services after his unexpected death last week. He left New York City following the Sixers' Game 1 loss to the Knicks and expects to rejoin the team later Tuesday.
Key points
- Nick Nurse is away from the 76ers for a funeral
- His brother Steve died unexpectedly last week
- Steve Nurse was 62 years old
- Nick Nurse left after Game 1 against the Knicks
- He plans to return to the team later Tuesday
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Nick Nurse is away from the 76ers on Tuesday to attend the funeral services for his brother, Steve, who died unexpectedly last week, the team told The Inquirer and The Athletic. Steve Nurse, 62, died last Wednesday, the day before Game 6 of the Sixers’ first-round series win over the Boston Celtics. Nick Nurse left New York City following his team’s Game 1 loss to the Knicks Monday night to travel to his hometown of Carroll, Iowa, for the services. The coach expects to rejoin the Sixers in New York later Tuesday.
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Q&A
What happened to Nick Nurse's brother Steve?
Steve Nurse passed away unexpectedly at the age of 62 last Wednesday.
When will Nick Nurse return to the 76ers after attending the funeral?
Nick Nurse expects to rejoin the 76ers in New York later on Tuesday.
