76ers All-Star Maxey to miss at least 2 games with sprained finger

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Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey, a 2-time NBA All-Star, will sit out at least the next two games due to a sprained right pinkie finger suffered in a collision with a teammate during the team's loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. The 76ers announced that Maxey will undergo additional tests to determine the extent of the injury and how long he will be sidelined.

Why it matters

Maxey is the 76ers' leading scorer, averaging 29 points per game which ranks him 4th in the NBA. His absence will be a significant blow to the 76ers, who are currently 8th in the Eastern Conference standings and fighting to secure a playoff spot.

The details

Maxey suffered the sprained finger in the final minute of the 76ers' 126-116 loss to the Hawks on Saturday night. He immediately grabbed his right hand after the collision and had to leave the game. The team said he will undergo further tests to determine a treatment plan and timeline for his return.

• Maxey suffered the sprained finger with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers' loss to the Hawks on Saturday, March 7, 2026.
• The 76ers announced on Sunday, March 8, 2026 that Maxey will miss at least the next two games.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The 76ers said Maxey will be consulted after the additional tests to determine a treatment plan and timeline for his return. The team added that it would have no further update until after the 76ers' next two games: at Cleveland on Monday night and home against Memphis on Tuesday night.