[Saba Sports News] Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid is known for his tendency to miss games, but with the NBA’s new rules, teams will face fines for resting stars on certain occasions. Nick Nurse, the Sixers’ new head coach, has a reputation for giving key players significant minutes but also employed load management with players like Kawhi Leonard.
Now, with stricter load management rules, Nurse has a different approach. He aims to have Embiid play more games rather than fewer, focusing on increasing his playing time.
Nurse believes in maximizing players’ time on the court while considering potential injuries.
Although the Sixers may still rest Embiid and James Harden occasionally, the new NBA rules impose harsh penalties for star players’ rest, making such rest days less frequent.