Overview
- Tyrese Maxey has been ruled out for the rest of the 2024-25 NBA season due to a finger tendon injury, ending his career-best year with averages of 26.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 52 games.
- Maxey’s injury marks the latest blow in a season defined by injuries, with Joel Embiid and Paul George also sidelined for extended periods.
- The Sixers, holding a 23-53 record, have been eliminated from playoff contention and are now focusing on retaining their top-six-protected draft pick in the upcoming NBA Draft Lottery.
- Philadelphia has lost nine consecutive games and 26 of their last 30, underscoring the team’s struggles to compete without their All-Star trio.
- Questions about the Sixers’ management and their handling of player health have intensified, particularly in light of Joel Embiid’s recurring injuries and upcoming knee surgery.