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: Won't play Wednesday
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Maxey is out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards with a right finger sprain.
Maxey has missed 12 straight games due to a back and finger sprain, although he at least appears to be over the former ailment based on Philadelphia's injury report. The star guard's next chance to return comes Saturday against the Heat. In the meantime, the 76ers will continue to depend on the likes of Jared Butler, Jeff Dowtin and Jalen Hood-Schifino for the bulk of the backcourt minutes.
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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.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: High-volume 30-point outing
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Maxey finished Wednesday's 110-105 loss to the 76ers with 30 points (12-32 FG, 0-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five assists, four rebounds, one steal and one block over 44 minutes.
Maxey scored 22 points in the second half to reach the 30-point threshold for the 22nd time this season while helping the 76ers briefly retake the lead. However, Maxey missed all 10 of his three-point attempts, perhaps a sign that he is still working through a right finger sprain that caused him to be listed on Monday's injury report, and that will be worth monitoring ahead of Saturday's game against the Warriors. Maxey has shot 38.1 percent from the field (including 23.5 percent from three on 6.8 3PA/G) over his last five games.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Dealing with finger sprain
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Maxey is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls due to a right finger sprain, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Maxey dropped 31 points during the 76ers' 105-103 loss to the Nets on Saturday, but it appears he injured his right finger in the process. He'll likely go through pregame warmups before Monday's game before a decision is made on his availability. Jared Butler would be the top candidate to slide into the starting five if Maxey is not cleared to play.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Downgraded to out
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Maxey (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Adam Aaronson of PhillyVoice.com reports.
Maxey was a late addition to the injury report with a right knee contusion and will ultimately miss Philadelphia's final game before the All-Star break. Coach Nick Nurse said Maxey took knee-to-knee contact during Tuesday's loss to Toronto, but the extent of the injury remains unclear. In Maxey's absence, Jared Butler, Ricky Council and Jeff Dowtin are candidates for increased roles.
