As the Philadelphia 76ers' trying season continues, could it spell the end of head coach Nick Nurse's run with the team? Health concerns with 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey have added to the issues plaguing Philadephia from emerging into playoff contention.

Butler played only 55 games for the Sixers in the 2018-19 season, but he made a major impact with Joel Embiid, taking Philadelphia to seven games in the Western Conference Semifinals in the game remembered for Kawhi Leonard’s game-winning shot.

As the Philadelphia 76ers continue to navigate a challenging season exacerbated by Joel Embiid 's recurring knee issues, questions about the franchise's decision-making process surrounding their star center have resurfaced.

Yes, the Philadelphia 76ers played without two-time NBA scoring champion and the always-injured Joel Embiid. Yes, they haven’t been a playoff contender this season, even

Drummond wants to prove he can still be an effective center at age 31. “That’s what I set out to do on a nightly basis," said Drummond, playing in his 13th NBA season.

Throughout the Joel Embiid era, the Philadelphia 76ers have brought in countless big man to play behind their franchise star. Only a few years removed from his

Joel Embiid is done for the season, at last shut down following the lingering effects of knee surgery. But plenty of hard questions remain in Philadelphia.

Andre Drummond discusses his new role for the Philadelphia 76ers amid the news that Joel Embiid is out for the season.

Embiid's nine seasons on the court weren’t enough for anyone to be satisfied. But what if that stretch was as good as it was ever going to get?