76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Drops 17 points in 12 minutes
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Maxey popped off for 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt), two assists and three triples in just 12 minutes of action during Friday's preseason loss to the Magic.
Maxey has looked great through the preseason thus far, so managers can feel confident investing an early-round pick on the sixth-year guard on draft day. Yes, he did experience some freak injuries last season that limited him to just 52 games, but he's only two years removed from a 70-game, All-Star-caliber season. He looks ready to bounce back in a big way.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Scores 16 in preseason loss
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Maxey finished with 16 points (4-10 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 18 minutes during Saturday's 113-104 loss to the Knicks.
Maxey made use of the limited time he was on the floor during the team's second preseason game, matching Kennedy Chandler for a game-high point total. The talented guard already looks back to form, which is a great sign for the 76ers considering their injury issues.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Busy in limited action Thursday
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Maxey logged 14 points (5-12 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 23 minutes during Thursday's 99-84 preseason loss to the Knicks.
With Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) sidelined, Maxey operated as the offensive focal point Thursday. If either Embiid or George ends up being limited to start the season, Maxey would be in a position to rack up even more counting stats. The 76ers effectively shut down the star guard late last year while he nursed a sprained right finger, but Maxey looks to be fully healthy for the preseason.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Active to start camp
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Maxey (finger) has been a full go at training camp, Adam Aaronson of Philly Voice reports.
Maxey hasn't played since March 4 due to a lower back sprain and a sprained right finger, but there was no mention of either injury at Media Day, which suggests that he's been 100 percent for quite some time. With both Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (knee) hobbling at the start of training camp, Maxey is likely to soak up a ton of usage in the early going.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Out for remainder of season
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The 76ers are expected to shut down Maxey (finger) for the rest of the 2024-25 season, a source tells Shams Charania of ESPN.
Maxey hasn't played since March 4 due to a lower back sprain and a sprained right finger. The 76ers have been listing Maxey only with the finger issue on their recent injury reports, but he's still experiencing discomfort during the rehab process and will need further treatment. With the 76ers eliminated from postseason contention and with just six games left on their schedule, the team will be cautious with the 24-year-old and elect to shut him down for the season. Quentin Grimes, Lonnie Walker and Jared Butler have been handling most of the backcourt minutes recently, but Kyle Lowry returned to game action Tuesday following a lengthy absence and could also factor into the mix. Maxey should make a full recovery ahead of the 2025-26 campaign, and there's been no mention of him requiring surgery on the finger.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Remains out for Thursday
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Maxey (finger) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Bucks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Maxey will miss a 17th straight game for the 76ers due to a sprained finger on his right hand. Philadelphia will likely continue to lean on Jared Butler to shoulder the load as the starting point guard, with Quentin Grimes and Lonnie Walker also seeing extra usage.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Deemed day-to-day
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Coach Nick Nurse said Tuesday that Maxey (finger) practiced Friday and continues to work out but is considered day-to-day moving forward, Sam DiGiovanni of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Maxey hasn't played since March 3 due to a right finger sprain but appears to be nearing a return to action. However, with Philadelphia currently sitting at 13th in the Eastern Conference, it remains to be seen if they will risk the health of their star guard by having him return before the end of the 2024-25 campaign.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Another absence coming
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Maxey (finger) will not play Tuesday against the Knicks.
Maxey will sit out for a 16th straight game, and there's still no target date for his return. Back on March 26, head coach Nick Nurse said there was still some hope that Maxey would return before the end of the regular season. In the meantime, players such as Jared Butler and Lonnie Walker will likely continue to see an uptick in minutes.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Could return before season's end
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Philadelphia head coach Nick Nurse updated Maxey's status Wednesday, claiming the hope is he'll return before the end of the season, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Maxey will miss a 13th straight game for the 76ers on Wednesday due to back and finger injuries. Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin will likely continue to shoulder the bulk of the load in the backcourt with Maxey still on the mend and no clear timetable for his return to the floor.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Out again Monday
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Maxey (back/finger) will not play Monday against the Pelicans.
Maxey will miss his 12th game in a row as he continues to manage a lower back sprain and a finger sprain. The 76ers haven't offered an indication that Maxey is close to resuming playing, so he looks unlikely to return to action for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Out again Monday
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Maxey (back/finger) will not play Monday against the Rockets.
Maxey will be out for an eighth straight game due to a lower back sprain and finger sprain. The 76ers haven't provided a timeline for Maxey's return, and given the team's standing as a non-playoff contender, the point guard could be at risk of missing the remainder of the season.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't play Sunday
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Maxey (hand/back) is out for Sunday's game against the Mavericks, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Head coach Nick Nurse stated following Friday's game against the Mavericks that Maxey was not expected to suit up Sunday, and that'll indeed be the case, so he'll miss a seventh straight contest. The star guard should be able to return at some point during the team's upcoming six-game road trip, but a specific date for his return has yet to be provided. His next chance to play will come against the Rockets on Monday.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Likely to remain out Sunday
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Head coach Nick Nurse said after Friday's 112-100 loss to the Pacers that he doesn't expect Maxey (back/finger) to play in Sunday's game against the Mavericks, but the star guard should be able to return at some point during the team's upcoming six-game road trip, Derek Bodner of AllPHLY.com reports.
Maxey missed his sixth straight game Friday while recovering from a lower back sprain and finger sprain and looks on track to remain out Sunday, but he seems to be making progress and could be back in action as soon as Monday in Houston. Until Maxey gains clearance to play, Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin will serve as the 76ers' primary options at point guard.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't play Monday
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Maxey (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hawks, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports.
Maxey will miss a fourth straight game due to a lower back sprain and finger sprain. The point guard was able to take part in an on-court workout ahead of Sunday's win over the Jazz and may be able to suit up Wednesday in Toronto. In his absence, Lonnie Walker, Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin are candidates for increased roles.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Could return Monday
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Head coach Nick Nurse said that Maxey (back/finger) is considered questionable for Monday's game against the Hawks, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Though he missed his third straight game in Sunday's 126-122 win over the Jazz, Maxey took part in an on-court workout, a sign that he's making good progress in his recovery from a lower back sprain and finger sprain. The 76ers will presumably reassess Maxey early Monday before making a call on his status shortly before the 7:30 p.m. ET tipoff.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Ruled out for Sunday
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Maxey (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jazz.
Maxey will miss a third consecutive game for Philadelphia due to a back strain. Quentin Grimes will be the player most likely to get a minutes boost Sunday against Utah.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Unlikely to play Sunday
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Maxey (back) is considered unlikely to play in Sunday's game versus the Jazz, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Maxey is in danger of missing his third straight contest Sunday due to a back injury. If Maxey is forced to sit out yet again, Quentin Grimes will likely continue to receive increased playing time.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Ruled out for Thursday
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Maxey (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics.
Maxey will miss a second straight game for the 76ers as he continues to deal with a back strain. Quentin Grimes will likely be the player the team leans on to pick up the slack in the backcourt as a starter, with Jeff Dowtin and Jared Butler as options off the bench for Philadelphia.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Day-to-day with back bruise
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Head coach Nick Nurse said after Monday's 119-102 loss to the Trail Blazers that the back injury that forced Maxey out of the game in the third quarter isn't considered "too serious," and the point guard will travel with the 76ers for Tuesday's game in Minnesota, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Maxey exited the game with 6:42 remaining in the third quarter, shortly after he took a hard fall. He finished with five points (2-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt), six assists and one steal in 23 minutes. Nurse said that Maxey has already been checked out by two team doctors who weren't overly concerned about the injury, which is being termed as back contusion. The 76ers will check back in on Maxey's condition early Tuesday, but it wouldn't be surprising if he ended up being sidelined for the second leg of a back-to-back set.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Heads to locker room Monday
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Maxey sustained an apparent back injury in the third quarter of Monday's game against the Trail Blazers and required a trip to the locker room, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Maxey appeared to be in a considerable amount of pain following a fall to the court, staying on the ground and grabbing at his back before walking to the locker room. If Maxey is unable to return, Jeff Dowtin and Jared Butler could cover most of the minutes at point guard for the rest of the game.
