Sixers' Maxey Suffers Injury in Loss to Hawks

Tyrese Maxey's hand injury status remains unclear after leaving Saturday's game against Atlanta.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey suffered an injury to his hand late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Maxey quickly left the game and went to the locker room, raising concerns about his status. The team said Maxey underwent X-rays, but the results were not immediately known, and his status for upcoming games is uncertain.

Why it matters

The 76ers are already dealing with several key injuries, including to star center Joel Embiid and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey's potential absence would be another significant blow to a 76ers team trying to maintain its position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.

The details

Maxey was injured late in the fourth quarter of the 76ers' 125-116 loss to the Hawks. He was seen grabbing at his hand in clear discomfort before heading to the locker room. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse said Maxey was undergoing X-rays, but there were no immediate updates on the results or Maxey's status going forward.

  • Maxey was injured late in the fourth quarter of Saturday's game against the Hawks.
  • Maxey underwent X-rays after the game, but the results were not immediately known.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A starting guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who suffered a hand injury in Saturday's game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Nick Nurse

The head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers who provided an update on Maxey's injury after the game.

Joel Embiid

The star center for the Philadelphia 76ers who has been out with an oblique strain and is expected to miss at least one more week.

VJ Edgecombe

The rookie forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who has been out with an abdominal strain.

Paul George

The veteran forward for the Philadelphia 76ers who is serving a 25-game suspension from the NBA and is not expected to return until late March at the earliest.

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What they’re saying

“Nick Nurse said Tyrese Maxey is undergoing X-rays on his hand. He said that's the concern.”

— Tony Jones, Reporter (The Athletic)

“Maxey is in the locker room, eating, with no noticeable wrap or anything restrictive on his hand. He is talking with Joel Embiid and seems to be in good spirits.”

— Tony Jones, Reporter (The Athletic)

What’s next

The 76ers will provide an update on Maxey's status before their game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday.

The takeaway

The 76ers' injury woes continue to mount, with Maxey's status now uncertain after he left Saturday's game against the Hawks with a hand injury. The team is already missing several key players, and Maxey's potential absence would be another significant blow as they try to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference playoff race.