Tyrese Maxey's Season Cut Short: 76ers Guard Sidelined by Finger Injury
Source: news.source.gmanetwork_ph
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will miss the rest of the NBA season due to a reinjured sprained right finger, as announced by the team. Maxey, who had been dealing with a back issue as well, last played on March 3. The injury was confirmed by a recent MRI, and although he is expected to make a full recovery, his absence adds to the 76ers' woes as they have already been eliminated from playoff contention with a dismal record.
Key Points
Tyrese Maxey will miss the remainder of the NBA season due to a reinjured sprained right finger.
An MRI confirmed the extent of Maxey's injury, which occurred as he was trying to return to play.
Maxey is expected to make a full recovery but has been out since a March 3 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers.
The Philadelphia 76ers have been eliminated from playoff contention with a record of 23-56.
The team has also lost stars Joel Embiid and Paul George for the season, contributing to a 12-game losing streak and 27 losses in their last 30 games.
Maxey averaged a career-high 26.3 points, 6.1 assists, and 3.3 rebounds in 52 games this season, earning his first All-Star selection and the NBA's Most Improved Player award in 2023-24.
