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Nick Nurse skips call to Mike Brown after LeBron joins 76ers

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 4:57 AM

Last updated Oct 21, 2026

Nick Nurse skips call to Mike Brown after LeBron joins 76ers

Summary

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse did not reach out to New York Knicks coach Mike Brown after LeBron James signed with the 76ers. Nurse spoke to several of James' former coaches but left Brown off the list, reportedly due to lingering feelings from the 76ers' loss to the Knicks in the 2026 playoffs. The 76ers won their season opener against the Knicks, with James contributing 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists. This victory may indicate a shift in dynamics for the team as they move into the new season.

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•Nurse missed out Mike Brown's advice following LeBron's signing.
•76ers lost to Knicks in the 2026 Eastern Conference Semifinals.
•76ers opened their season with a win over the Knicks.
•LeBron scored 14 points, 9 rebounds, and 7 assists in the opener.

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4:57 AMYahoo Sports — Nick Nurse says Mike Brown’s the only former LeBron James coach he didn’t call after signing

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Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse snubbed Mike Brown after LeBron James’ signing. The Philadelphia 76ers adding LeBron James to their roster has shaken things up before the 2026-27 NBA season.
— Yahoo Sports

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