76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Struggles in return from injury
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Maxey (hamstring) ended with eight points (3-13 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal across 20 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Cleared to return from a six-game absence due to a right hamstring strain, Maxey showcased some expected rust while he also operated under a minutes restriction. Though Maxey didn't pay dividends for those that chose to activate him right away, fantasy managers should expect better days ahead for the young point guard as he becomes further removed from the injury and as his minutes ramp up. He should have his minute restriction loosened a bit in the 76ers' next game Friday versus the Nets, and he could also notice a slight bump in his 32.6 percent usage rate from Wednesday after Paul George left the game with a hyperextended knee. George is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, after which the 76ers should have a better idea regarding how much time he might miss.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Will play Wednesday
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Maxey (hamstring) is available for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
The 76ers need all the help they can get to start turning their season around, and having Maxey in the backcourt should provide them a huge boost. Maxey is returning from a six-game absence.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Out multiple weeks
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The 76ers announced Thursday that Maxey is expected to miss a couple of weeks due to a right hamstring injury, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Maxey injured his right hamstring during Wednesday's game versus the Clippers. Although a full evaluation will come later in the day Thursday, the star guard is expected to be sidelined for an extended period. In Maxey's absence, Jared McCain, Kyle Lowry and Reggie Jackson are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't return Wednesday
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Maxey has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Clippers due to right hamstring soreness, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He'll finish with 12 points (5-13 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist and one steal across 32 minutes.
Maxey was replaced by Jared McCain to start the fourth quarter, and it's now known he's dealing with hamstring soreness. Per Aaronson, Philadelphia coach Nick Nurse called Maxey's removal "precautionary" and didn't seem concerned about the injury. The 24-year-old has been utilized heavily to start the season as Paul George and Joel Embiid (knee/suspension) were unavailable, averaging 41 minutes per game prior to Wednesday's tilt. McCain and Kyle Lowry figure to see a bump in playing time while Maxey is sidelined. Maxey's next chance to play will come Friday against the Lakers.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Pops for team-high 32 on Monday
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Maxey closed Monday's 118-116 loss to the Suns with 32 points (12-22 FG, 6-14 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 41 minutes.
The fifth-year guard topped 30 points for the third time in the last four games, but even with Paul George making his 76ers debut, Maxey didn't get quite enough help to steal a win on the road. Maxey's usage should decline once George is up to speed and Joel Embiid (knee) is back in action as well. However, Maxey has taken full advantage of his spot as Philadelphia's lead dog so far, averaging what would be a career-high 30.2 points per game to begin the 2024-25 campaign.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Another strong outing
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Maxey amassed 32 points (12-25 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 6-7 FT), three rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 40 minutes during Wednesday's 105-95 loss to the Pistons.
With Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) both out, Maxey has taken over as the 76ers' top option on offense. Maxey has used that increased workload to score at least 30 points in back-to-back games. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 31.5 points, 4.5 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 42.0 minutes across four appearances this season, albeit on 37.8/22.9/81.6 shooting splits.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores 25 in loss Wednesday
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Maxey had 25 points (10-31 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 loss to the Bucks.
The 76ers were without Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) for their season opener, so it wasn't surprising to see Maxey operating as the team's go-to threat on offense. Unfortunately for Philadelphia, Maxey lacked support from his teammates. The guard has proven he can lead an offense. Maxey should experience a boost in fantasy value while Embiid and George are out.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't return Friday
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Maxey is dealing with a right thumb contusion and won't return to Friday's preseason game against the Magic, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports. He finishes the game scoreless (0-1 FG) and with one assist in five minutes.
The 76ers are being extremely cautious with their star players and aren't going to risk Maxey in a meaningless preseason game. The star guard will sit out the rest of the contest with the focus of being 100 percent healthy for the regular-season opener against Milwaukee next Wednesday.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Dishes seven dimes vs. Hawks
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Maxey finished Monday's 104-89 preseason win over the Hawks with 14 points (5-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven assists, two rebounds and two steals across 26 minutes.
Maxey struggled with his efficiency from the field Monday, but he was able to make that up by leading the team in assists. Maxey is coming off his first All-Star selection during the 2023-24 regular season, during which he averaged a career-high 25.9 points per game along with 6.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.0 steals across 37.5 minutes per game over 70 contests. Maxey could see increased duties at the start of the 2024-25 regular season if Paul George -- who suffered a left knee injury during Monday's contest -- were to miss time.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Will play Monday
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Maxey (rest) will start in Monday's preseason contest against the Hawks.
Maxey, Paul George and Kelly Oubre are all back in action after resting during Saturday's matchup against the Celtics, which was the second night of a back-to-back set. Maxey posted 21 points (7-14 FG) in 26 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to Minnesota.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Not expected to suit up Saturday
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Maxey is not in the starting five for Saturday's preseason matchup against the Celtics, and he is not expected to play due to rest purposes.
Coach Nick Nurse said Saturday that the 76ers will rest their vets on the second day of a back-to-back road trip, according to Celtics beat reporter Bobby Krivitsky. The 23-year-old's next chance to suit up will be Monday against the Hawks.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Poor shooting in Game 6 loss
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Maxey recorded 17 points (6-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and two steals over 43 minutes during Thursday's 118-115 loss to the Knicks in Game 6 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Maxey was coming off a heroic performance in Game 5, scoring 46 points and making some clutch buckets to keep the 76ers alive in the series. However, he wasn't able to deliver in Game 6 and finished with more field-goal attempts than points scored. Maxey posted her lowest-scoring tally of the series in Thursday's loss, but he still averaged 29.8 points, 6.8 assists and 5.2 rebounds per game in the first round of the playoffs.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Erupts for 46 points
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Maxey amassed 46 points (17-30 FG, 7-12 3Pt, 5-8 FT), five rebounds and nine assists in 52 minutes during Tuesday's 112-106 overtime victory over the Knicks in Game 5 of the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs.
Joel Embiid clearly wasn't 100 percent, so Maxey stepped up in a big way for the 76ers. He used his quickness to get whatever look he wanted on the court, and he hit a three-pointer near halfcourt to send this game to overtime. This series will head back to Philadelphia for Game 6 on Thursday with the Knicks leading 3-2.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Records 35/10 double-double in loss
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Maxey notched 35 points (12-22 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 6-6 FT), nine rebounds and 10 assists in 44 minutes during Monday's 104-101 loss to the Knicks in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals.
Maxey scored 15 of his 25 points in the fourth quarter and was the primary catalyst in a massive rally that erased the Knicks' lead. His three-pointer with 1:09 remaining appeared to seal a Game 2 win for the Sixers, but New York's defense turned the tables in the end. Although Joel Embiid is rounding back into form, Maxey's production will be essential to get the team back into the series. The Maxey-Embiid duo also needs help from the rest of the supporting cast, who scored only 32 points in the loss.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Warming up
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Maxey (illness) is on the court at the beginning of team warmups in advance of Monday's Game 2 against New York, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
With Philadelphia down 1-0 in the series, Maxey not suiting up Monday would be shocking, although his status must still be monitored after he missed the team's morning shootaround. Maxey and Joel Embiid (left knee injury management) are both questionable and officially considered game-time decisions for Monday's contest.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Questionable for Monday
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Maxey is questionable for Monday's Game 2 against New York due to an illness, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Maxey has been on a tear recently, averaging 31.6 points, 4.6 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 42.2 minutes per game over his last five appearances. He played 44 minutes in Saturday's Game 1 loss to the Knicks but was a late addition to Monday's injury report due to his illness. The 23-year-old didn't participate in the 76ers' morning shootaround and will likely be closely monitored in the hours leading up to tipoff, but Cameron Payne, Kyle Lowry and Buddy Hield could see increased run if Maxey is sidelined.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Ready for the big stage
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Maxey totaled 33 points (14-26 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 44 minutes during Saturday's 111-104 loss to New York in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals. He also had three turnovers.
Maxey's signature downhill speed and layup contortion were on display Saturday, carving up the Knicks anytime Mitchell Robinson was away from the basket. Maxey's performance is additionally impressive in the context of uncertainty surrounding the full athletic ability of Joel Embiid (knee) (29 points), but Embiid's presence on the court is a significant enabling factor for Maxey to attack the paint successfully.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores 19 in win over Miami
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Maxey accumulated 19 points (6-16 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds and six assists across 44 minutes during Wednesday's 105-104 Play-In Game victory over the Heat.
Maxey had a rough night from three-point range, but he still salvaged his stat line by sniffing the 20-point mark and dishing out six assists. Maxey is expected to play a prominent role on offense in the first-round matchup against the Knicks, and it's worth noting he averaged 26.3 points per game in three games against New York during the regular season.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Drains five threes vs. Orlando
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Maxey logged 28 points (10-19 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, three assists and one block over 40 minutes during Friday's 125-113 victory over the Magic.
Maxey returned to the lineup Friday after missing Tuesday's game against the Pistons due to left hip tightness. The injury didn't seem to slow Maxey down, as he hit five threes for the 15th time this season. The 76ers have been bolstered by the return of reigning MVP Joel Embiid, and a win Sunday against the Nets could lift the team into the top six in the Eastern Conference.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't play Tuesday
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Maxey (hip) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Pistons, Kyle Neubeck of AllPHLY.com reports.
Maxey dropped 52 points against the Spurs during a double-overtime win Sunday, but he continues to battle left hip tightness. After Tuesday's matchup, the 76ers have only two games remaining during the regular season -- Friday versus Orlando and Sunday against Brooklyn. Kyle Lowry (knee) remains out, so Cameron Payne and Buddy Hield are candidates for elevated roles against Detroit.
