Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least three weeks after suffering a tendon injury to his right pinky finger. The injury occurred during Saturday's loss to Atlanta when Maxey collided with teammate Adem Bona in the final seconds of the game.
Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey faces a minimum three-week absence after sustaining a tendon injury to his right pinky finger, the team confirmed on Tuesday.
The injury happened during Saturday’s 126-116 defeat against Atlanta when Maxey collided with teammate Adem Bona with just 16 seconds left on the clock. Currently averaging 29.0 points and 6.7 assists per game, Maxey’s absence comes at a challenging time for Philadelphia, which holds the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings with a 34-30 record. The team has struggled recently, dropping four of their past five contests.
Team officials confirmed that Maxey sought opinions from several hand specialists before the decision was made. Medical staff will reassess his condition in three weeks to determine his readiness to return.
Philadelphia’s injury woes extend beyond Maxey, as the team faced Memphis on Tuesday without several key players. Center Joel Embiid remains out with a right oblique strain, marking his fifth straight missed game. Coach Nick Nurse indicated Embiid would undergo another evaluation later this week. Additionally, Paul George continues serving a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, with approximately two weeks remaining before his potential return.
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