Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) is "progressing well." However, the 24-year-old indicated he'll need "about another month" before resuming basketball drills. He had a quality 2024-25 campaign, averaging a career-high 26.3 points with 6.1 assists. His three-point shooting took a dip. Yet, Maxey made up for it by increasing his contributions on the defensive end by amassing nearly two steals per contest. Unfortunately, he was limited to 52 games, mostly due to a finger injury that prematurely ended his season in March. Without question, Maxey is one of the best players in the NBA. But it remains to be seen if he can stay as productive and involved offensively if Joel Embiid (knee) and Paul George (adductor, knee) can collectively remain on the floor.
According to ESPN's Shams Charania, Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will miss the rest of the 2024-25 season. Maxey has been out of action since March due to a sprained right finger. The Sixers are being cautious shutting down Maxey with only six games left on their schedule since he is still dealing with discomfort. The 24-year-old joins Joel Embiid (knee), Paul George (groin), and Jared McCain (knee), who are already out for the remainder of the season. Lonnie Walker, Quentin Grimes, and Jared Butler will continue to see an uptick in minutes down the stretch.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will be out for a 16th straight game on Tuesday against the New York Knicks. Last week, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse suggested that Maxey is expected to return to action this season. However, he has not been cleared for Tuesday's contest. Following Tuesday's action, Philadelphia will have six more games scheduled, starting with Thursday's meeting with the Milwaukee Bucks. Jared Butler has started most games at point guard in recent weeks, although he could face extra competition for playing time on Tuesday, as Kyle Lowry (hip) has been upgraded to questionable.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) is set to miss at least two more games. On Friday, 76ers head coach Nick Nurse stated that Maxey would not be available this weekend against the Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors. However, Maxey was a partial participant in Friday's practice, which suggests that he could be ready to rejoin the action soon. Due to a finger sprain, Maxey has been unavailable for 13 games. Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin Jr. have shared point guard duties during Maxey's absence.
According to Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse, Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) has been working out. He's currently wearing a splint on his injured right finger, with the ailment keeping him off the floor for Philadelphia's previous 12 games. Despite the 76ers' disastrous year, Maxey has thrived, averaging a career-high 26.3 points with 3.3 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.8 steals. Nurse added he hopes Maxey will play in Philly's "final games" of the 2024-25 campaign. However, fantasy managers may not see him back in the lineup until next season. In the meantime, Jared Butler should continue to fill in at the one, with Quentin Grimes anticipated to benefit the most on the scoring end.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (back, finger) has been ruled out for Monday's contest against the Houston Rockets. The star guard is dealing with injuries to his back and finger, missing an eighth consecutive game. Maxey's next chance to return will be on Wednesday against the Oklahoma City Thunder. However, Philadelphia is unlikely to rush him back, as there is nothing left to play for this season. Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin Jr. will continue to split minutes at the point guard position in Monday's game.
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (back/finger) will remain sidelined on Friday as he deals with both a lower back and a finger sprain. He's likely to miss more than just the contest against the Indiana Pacers as the Sixers seem to be embracing the tanking efforts to keep their pick in the upcoming draft. For fantasy managers heading into the playoffs, Quentin Grimes (questionable - illness) has been a huge streaming option. If he doesn't play either, Jared Butler and Jeff Dowtin Jr. could both serve as deeper streamers. Butler gets plenty of on-ball opportunities and posted nine points, eight assists, six rebounds, and two steals in their last game. Dowtin, on the other hand, registered 20 points (9-14 FG), three assists, two rebounds, and two steals.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (back, finger) will be out for a fifth consecutive game on Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors. Philadelphia's leading scorer is currently banged up, nursing a finger sprain while also dealing with a lower back issue. Maxey's absence boosts Jared Butler's fantasy value. He has registered 10.5 points, 2.8 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 22.4 minutes since Maxey exited the lineup. Jeff Dowtin Jr. also receives more playing opportunities, but he has not been a consistent source for fantasy value.
Tyrese Maxey Will Not Play Thursday Against Boston
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (back) is listed as out for his team's trip to Boston on Thursday night. This will be Maxey's second straight absence after also missing Tuesday's game with what the team is calling a "lower back sprain." While they have not put a timetable on his return, it sounds like an injury that could keep him out for a while. In his absence, Quentin Grimes has become the go-to option in Philly's backcourt. He had a massive 44-point game to start the month of March, and on Tuesday without Maxey, he had 30 points in a loss to the Timberwolves. Facing the Celtics is a tough matchup, but Grimes will be busy enough to be a strong streaming and DFS option on Thursday.
Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey (finger) will play in Monday's contest against the Chicago Bulls. Originally listed as questionable on the injury report due to an issue with his right index finger, he has now been upgraded to available. Maxey is coming off a strong 31-point outing against the Brooklyn Nets. With Joel Embiid (knee) sidelined, Maxey is expected to lead the offense again on Monday. This season, Maxey has averaged nearly a triple-double against the Bulls, producing 28.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 11.5 assists.
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