Nick Nurse and the Philadelphia 76ers missed a major opportunity on Monday, April 6, in San Antonio, Texas.
The Sixers paid a visit to the San Antonio Spurs, who have been thriving throughout the 2025-2026 NBA season.
During the first half of the game, the Spurs lost their superstar center, Victor Wembanyama, which gave the Sixers a prime opportunity to knock off the Western Conference’s second seed.
Instead, the Sixers fell flat.
A 115-102 loss was in store for Philadelphia. After the game, one Sixers fan took to Reddit to ask a simple question: “New Head Coach?”
While the fan clarified that there isn’t any Nick Nurse “hate” coming from him, he feels that the Sixers could find a new leader after the 2025-2026 season. The post went viral on the Sixers’ thread, generating a lot of debate.
Sixers Fans Discuss Nick Nurse After A Loss Against The Spurs
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 17: Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse looks on during a game between the Philadelphia 76ers and Minnesota Timberwolves at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 17, 2025 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
“Hear me out: Brett Brown,” Capn21 said. “He’s the best coach that they’ve had in recent years so I wouldn’t say no,” another fan added.
Ironically, the Sixers faced Brown on Monday night. The former Philadelphia head coach has been back with the Spurs for several seasons now.
“Feel the same way. I think it’s time to go with a younger college coach and give up on signing these established NBA guys. The future of this team is Maxey & VJ. I want a coach that is best for that future and has fresh ideas,” AstroZombieInvader said.
During the Joel Embiid era, the Sixers started off with an established assistant, without prior head coaching experience in Brett Brown. Their following two hires were Doc Rivers and Nick Nurse. Both coaches had plenty of experience and a championship.
“Kyle Lowry,” RockyRooter suggested. “[You know] what I don’t think it would hurt to have him assistant coaching,” Anxiouo_North_819 responded.
Kyle Lowry is back with the Sixers on a one-year deal. Many feel as though he’s an assistant in uniform. The transition to being an assistant coach will probably be easy for Lowry. Jumping right to head coach would be some JJ Redick-level stuff for the one-time champion.
Some of the standout suggestions mentioned were Taylor Jenkins, Chris Quinn, Jay Wright, and Sam Cassell.
Is Nick Nurse On The Hot Seat?
Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty ImagesPHOENIX, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 04: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Philadelphia 76ers reacts after a foul call during the first half against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on November 04, 2024 in Phoenix, Arizona. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Coduto/Getty Images)
As the final week of the regular season is here, there hasn’t been much discussion about Nurse’s job being in jeopardy.
However, at the end of the 2024-2025 season and the start of the 2025-2026 season, there were some scattered reports that suggested both Nurse and Daryl Morey are on the hot seat in Philadelphia.
Nurse’s job will likely depend on how far the 76ers can go this season. When Nurse took over for the fired Doc Rivers, the Sixers were consistently failing to get out of the second round. Nurse’s first season included a first-round exit. His second season didn’t include a postseason appearance.
The Sixers are 43-36 before their matchup against the Houston Rockets. They 0.5 games out of the playoffs, holding the top Play-In position.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
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