Tyrese Maxey Officially Ruled Out for Remainder of 76ers' Season
The 76ers confirm Maxey's season-ending injury as they shift focus to securing their top-six-protected draft pick amid a challenging year.
- Tyrese Maxey has been ruled out for the remainder of the season due to a finger tendon injury sustained in early March, despite attempts at rehabilitation.
- Maxey, in his breakout season, averaged career highs of 26.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.3 rebounds over 52 games, earning All-Star recognition.
- The 76ers, with a 23-53 record and nine consecutive losses, have been eliminated from playoff contention and are in fifth place in the lottery standings.
- Philadelphia's first-round draft pick is top-six-protected; if it falls outside the top six, it will go to the Oklahoma City Thunder as part of a previous trade.
- The team has suffered a string of injuries to key players, including Joel Embiid, Paul George, Eric Gordon, and rookie Jared McCain, further compounding their struggles this season.