76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Team-high 27 points off bench
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Maxey supplied 27 points (8-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, five assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Wednesday's 137-133 victory over Brooklyn.
Maxey led the offensive charge for Philadelphia despite coming off the bench, racking up 16 points on 6-of-8 shooting from the floor, including 4-of-5 from beyond the arc. He went just 2-of-6 after the break while making all five of his free-throw attempts to reach a team-high 27 points on the night. The point guard also knocked down a team-high six three-pointers in the contest and has broken the 25-point mark in back-to-back games.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: On bench Wednesday
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Maxey is on the bench for Wednesday's game against the Nets, Noah Levick of NBC Sports Philadelphia reports.
Maxey will head to the bench with James Harden and De'Anthony Melton in the backcourt. Maxey, the former Kentucky standout, scored 32 points Saturday against the Kings as a starter, but he's averaging 14.8 points per game in five outings off the bench.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Leads way while Harden, Embiid sit
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Maxey posted 32 points (12-29 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six assists and three rebounds across 41 minutes during Saturday's 129-127 victory over Sacramento.
Maxey started at point guard in place of James Harden (foot) and had free reign to put up plenty of shots while Harden and co-star Joel Embiid (foot) sat out. Though he came through with lofty points and assists totals, Maxey's erratic shooting from the field took an even bigger fantasy performance off the table. Assuming Harden is back in action Wednesday against the Nets, Maxey will likely shift back to the second unit, where the 76ers seem to prefer to let him cook while the defensive-minded De'Anthony Melton handles a lower-usage role on the wing alongside Philadelphia's two stars.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Starts against Sacramento
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Maxey is in the starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Kings.
Maxey jumps to the starting lineup with James Harden (foot) ruled out, and he should have a prominent role on offense since Joel Embiid (foot) is also sidelined. The former Kentucky standout is averaging 22.0 points, 3.1 rebounds and 4.2 assists per game across 21 starts this season.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Sparks rally from bench
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Maxey ended Tuesday's 120-110 victory over the Clippers with 22 points (7-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 28 minutes.
Maxey proved essential in the second half by fending off the Clippers, who chipped away at the Sixers' first-half lead. Maxey's lengthy absence allowed De'Anthony Melton to slip into the starting lineup, but based on the recent metrics, Maxey may find himself back in the starting five alongside James Harden soon.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Coming off bench Sunday
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Maxey isn't starting Sunday against the Lakers, Ryan Ward of LakersNation.com reports.
Maxey started the last six matchups and averaged 20.0 points, 3.8 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 33.5 minutes per game. He'll come off the bench against the Lakers while De'Anthony Melton draws his second consecutive start.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Top scorer to lead offensively
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Maxey totaled 23 points (8-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two assists and one steal over 33 minutes during Sunday's 123-111 win over Detroit.
Maxey led Philadelphia in scoring en route to his second consecutive 20-plus-point performance. Maxey has now scored 20 or more point in 11 games this season.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Heats up from three
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Maxey racked up 26 points (8-15 FG, 5-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal across 37 minutes during Friday's 126-112 loss to the Bulls.
Maxey did significant damage from beyond the arc, scoring 15 of his 26 points from deep. He turned in a balanced performance by scoring 13 points in each half, but he did manage to get to the charity stripe six times in the second half after failing to do so in the first two quarters. It appears that Maxey is now back up to speed following a lengthy absence due to injury, logging 37 minutes in back-to-back contests.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Gets starting nod
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Maxey is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers.
Maxey is in and will enter the starting lineup with Joel Embiid (foot) out. The third-year guard will likely see his minutes increase from 27 in his last outing.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Minutes increasing, could start
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Head coach Doc Rivers relayed Wednesday that Maxey will get in the game "early for sure" and noted he could start versus the Pacers, Justin Grasso of SI.com reports.
Maxey logged 27 minutes in the previous game versus the Pelicans, so he doesn't have too far to go to reach the 34.8 minutes per game he's averaging on the year. With Joel Embiid (foot) sidelined Wednesday, Maxey is an option to get the starting nod. However, it remains to be seen if that would lead to a consistent role in the starting unit again, which would likely mean a move to the bench for De'Anthony Melton.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Maintaining bench role for now
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Coach Doc Rivers said Monday that Maxey will continue to come off the bench for the time being, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Maxey has missed 19 of the last 20 games due to a foot injury, but he'll be available Monday against the Pelicans. Although he started his first 15 appearances of the season, he played 19 minutes as a reserve Friday and will continue to have his minutes ramped up while coming off the bench for the foreseeable future. De'Anthony Melton should continue to start alongside James Harden in the backcourt.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Omitted from injury report
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Maxey (foot) isn't listed on the injury report for Monday's game versus the Pelicans.
Maxey predictably took the day off Saturday after returning from a month-plus absence the night prior versus the Pelicans. Maxey will return to the floor Monday in a rematch with New Orleans and figures to eventually retake his spot in the starting lineup. However, he may still be facing a minutes limit and not ready to do so just yet, which would presumably result in De'Anthony Melton making another start alongside James Harden.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't play Saturday
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Maxey has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Thunder due to left foot injury management.
Maxey returned from a lengthy absence Friday against the Pelicans and tallied nine points, a rebound and an assist in 19 minutes. However, the 76ers will manage his workload, and he'll be unavailable for the second half of the back-to-back set Saturday. However, it wouldn't be surprising to see him back on the court Monday against New Orleans.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Subdued in Friday's return
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Maxey finished Friday's 127-116 loss to New Orleans with nine points (4-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), one rebound and one assist across 19 minutes.
Maxey made his long-awaited return from a foot injury, coming off the bench in what is part of his ramp-up process. Despite scoring just nine points, he looked full of energy and didn't appear hampered by the injury that cost him upward of six weeks. While it's likely going to be a week or two before he is back to full speed, managers should certainly be encouraged by this performance.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Available Friday
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Maxey (foot) is available for Friday's game at New Orleans, Lauren Rosen of the 76ers' official site reports. He will have a minutes limit and come off the bench.
As expected, Maxey will be playing in his first game since Nov. 18. After missing the past month and a half with a broken foot, the team will opt to play it safe. Fantasy managers shouldn't be surprised if Maxey is on a minutes limit and/or comes off the bench for the next few games, if not longer. Shake Milton will likely see his role reduced significantly, and De'Anthony Melton is also at risk for decreased production.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Probable Friday
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Maxey (foot) is probable for Friday's game against the Pelicans.
Maxey hasn't played since Nov. 18 due to a fractured left foot, but he returned to practice Thursday and will likely be back in action for the first half of a back-to-back set Friday. Given the length of his absence, he'll presumably face a minutes restriction if he's given the green light against New Orleans.
Maxey (foot) took part in practice Thursday and hopes to rejoin the lineup either Friday against the Pelicans or Saturday versus the Thunder, Gina Mizell of The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.
Maxey last saw action Nov. 18 against the Bucks, so he's likely headed for limited work even when he's given clearance. The injury report released later in the day Thursday should provide a clearer picture of his chances of suiting up against New Orleans.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Could return Friday
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Maxey (foot) could return as early as Friday against the Pelicans, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Maxey has missed the last 16 games due to a fractured left foot, but coach Doc Rivers has indicated recently that the 22-year-old is close to returning. Maxey will presumably be unavailable for Tuesday's game in Washington, but he'll be in the mix to return as early as Friday. He'll likely face a minutes restriction once he's cleared for game action.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Won't play on Christmas
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Maxey (foot) is out for Sunday's game against the Knicks.
Maxey will miss his 16th straight game Sunday with a left foot fracture. However, 76ers coach Doc Rivers said he is close to returning. Maxey's next chance to play is Tuesday's matchup with the Wizards.
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76ers' Tyrese Maxey: Likely out multiple more weeks
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Philadelphia coach Doc Rivers said Maxey (foot) is still unable to practice and believes he is still a "few weeks away" from returning, Ky Carlin of USA Today reports.
Maxey hasn't played since Nov. 18 due to a fracture in his left foot. Shake Milton, De'Anthony Melton and Furkan Korkmaz have seen extended minutes in his absence. Based on Rivers' comments, it seems likely that Maxey won't return to the court until the beginning of 2023.
