Philadelphia 76ers

Paul George is set to return to the Philadelphia 76ers lineup on Wednesday against the Chicago Bulls after serving a 25-game suspension for a failed drug test. He apologized Tuesday for the impact on his team's momentum and said he is ready to take on a larger role. The 76ers have struggled with multiple injuries during his absence.

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Philadelphia 76ers star guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least the next three weeks due to a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger, further complicating the team's struggles. The 76ers, already without Paul George and Joel Embiid for extended periods, hold a precarious position in the Eastern Conference playoff race. Oklahoma City Thunder stand to potentially benefit from the Sixers' slide through draft pick protections.

On January 9, 2021, the Philadelphia 76ers faced a Denver Nuggets game with only seven players available amid COVID-19 challenges. Rookie guard Tyrese Maxey seized the moment, scoring 39 points in his first professional start. The event marked the beginning of Maxey's rise as a key leader for the franchise.

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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey have been honored as the NBA Players of the Week for Week 11 of the 2025-26 season. Avdija averaged 26.8 points, 9.8 assists and 8.3 rebounds over four games, helping the Blazers to a 3-1 record. Maxey posted 34.7 points, 8.7 assists and 61.2% field goal shooting in the East.

Tyrese Maxey erupted for a career-high 54 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 123-114 overtime victory against the Milwaukee Bucks on Nov. 20. The performance highlighted Maxey's ascension as one of the NBA's top scorers, averaging 32.2 points per game this season. Anthony Edwards texted Maxey calling him a 'filthy bastard' after the game.

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Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Boston Celtics due to right knee soreness. The team announced he will undergo further evaluation by doctors after imaging. Embiid, who has a history of knee issues, has played in six of the Sixers' 10 games this season.