Tyrese Maxey and Paul George were late additions to the injury report for the 76ers' matchup with the Thunder.
After signing Paul George in the offseason, the Sixers were looking to finally get over the hump in the Eastern Conference led by George, Joel Embiid, and Tyrese Maxey. Only one problem: Those three have played a grand total of 10 games together out of a possible 42 and they have only finished seven of those 10 games.
George said it's important to keep fighting with 43 regular-season games remaining: “To me, it means something. Obviously, coming to Philadelphia, it meant something."
With Joel Embiid and several others remaining out as the Sixers’ losing streak sits at seven, they have another tall order ahead of them as they take on the 36-7 Cavaliers.
Throughout his power rankings, writer Law Murray revisits each team's preseason win total over/under figures and compares them to the team's current trajectory near the midway point of the regular season. It is jarring to recall the Sixers' win total being placed at 50.5.
After the Philadelphia 76ers announced that rookie guard Jared McCain had undergone season-ending surgery on his left knee, teammate Tyrese Maxey offered support and encouragement. McCain emerged as an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. Averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 0.7 steals, Jared carved out a role with the 76ers.
The Sixers have no one to blame but themselves. Despite the best efforts of Tyrese Maxey and Paul George, they are 15-24 @OnPattison: Paul George ends up in Brunson’s landing space on a three ...
Since Tyrese Maxey entered the NBA in 2020, he has been known for his positive attitude and contagious smile, joking around with teammates and has become an emotional leader for the Philadelphia 76ers.
Many newer Sixers have been part of major moments or milestones as opponents of the team. PhillyVoice spoke with six of them about memories against their new team.
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Tyrese Maxey returns, but the Philadelphia 76ers fall to the New York Knicks at home as the long streak continues.
PHILADELPHIA -- The 2024-25 season has not gone as planned for the Philadelphia 76ers. Their Big 3 of Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey have played only 10 games together--finishing only seven of those games--as injuries have decimated the roster.