The Philadelphia 76ers’ injury nightmare continues, as star guard Tyrese Maxey is expected to be ruled out for the rest of the season due to a finger tendon injury, per sources.
Maxey, who has been sidelined since March 3, attempted to rehab the injury but is still experiencing significant discomfort, leading the Sixers to shut him down.
This is yet another crushing blow to a 76ers team already dealing with the loss of MVP Joel Embiid—and it leaves their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
📉 What Happened to Maxey?
Maxey’s injury originally seemed minor, but after nearly a month of trying to recover, it hasn’t improved enough for him to play at a high level. The decision to shut him down means surgery or extended rehab could be on the table.
This injury ends what had been a breakout season for Maxey, where he was putting up career-highs in multiple categories:
🔥 25.9 PPG (Career-high)
🎯 5.9 APG (Career-high)
⚡ 3.1 3PM per game
He was on track to be an All-NBA candidate and had fully stepped up as the Sixers’ second-best player behind Embiid.
🏀 What This Means for the Sixers
Philadelphia’s playoff outlook just went from bad to worse.
Without Embiid AND Maxey, the Sixers are left with Tobias Harris, Kelly Oubre Jr., and a limited supporting cast to carry them through the rest of the season.
This injury also affects the Sixers’ offseason:
🔹 Maxey was set to receive a massive contract extension—does this change his value?
🔹 Will the Sixers aggressively pursue another star to pair with Embiid and Maxey?
🔹 Can they even remain competitive without their two best players?
📆 What’s Next for Maxey?
The Sixers haven’t confirmed if Maxey needs surgery, but if he does, the typical recovery time for a finger tendon injury can range from 6-12 weeks.
That means he should be fully ready for next season, but this still raises concerns about his durability moving forward.
💭 Final Thoughts
Maxey’s injury is yet another gut punch for a 76ers team that had legitimate championship aspirations just a few months ago.
Now? The season is all but lost, and Philly’s front office has some massive decisions to make this summer.
What do you think—can the Sixers recover from this brutal stretch, or is this the beginning of the end for their title hopes? Let me know in the comments! ⬇️🔥