76ers Provide Tyrese Maxey Injury Update After Hawks Game

Maxey left Friday's game against the Hawks with a right hand injury.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Philadelphia 76ers star point guard Tyrese Maxey left Friday's game against the Atlanta Hawks with a right hand injury. Maxey collided with teammate Adem Bona in the final minute of the fourth quarter and had to be helped off the court. The 76ers announced that Maxey is undergoing X-rays to determine the extent of the injury, and his status for the team's upcoming games is uncertain.

Why it matters

Maxey has been a key contributor for the 76ers this season, averaging over 20 points per game. His potential absence could be a significant blow to the team's playoff hopes, as they currently sit in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings.

The details

Maxey finished the game with a team-high 31 points, but the 76ers ultimately fell to the Hawks 125-116. Atlanta's Jalen Johnson had a game-high 35 points in the win. 76ers head coach Nick Nurse confirmed that Maxey's right hand is the main concern and that the team is awaiting the results of the X-rays to determine the severity of the injury.

  • Maxey was injured with less than a minute remaining in the fourth quarter of Friday's game against the Hawks.
  • The 76ers' next game is on Monday, March 11, against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A two-time NBA All-Star and the Philadelphia 76ers' starting point guard.

Jalen Johnson

The Atlanta Hawks' All-Star swingman, who scored a game-high 35 points in the win over the 76ers.

Nick Nurse

The head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.

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What they’re saying

“Sixers head coach Nick Nurse spoke to reporters after the game. When asked about Maxey's injury, Nurse announced that the former Most Improved Player of the Year winner is undergoing X-rays on his right hand. The 76ers coach confirmed that Maxey's hand is the main concern right now.”

— Nick Nurse, Head Coach, Philadelphia 76ers (yardbarker.com)

What’s next

The 76ers are awaiting the results of Tyrese Maxey's X-rays to determine the extent of his right hand injury and his availability for their upcoming games against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday and the Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday.

The takeaway

Tyrese Maxey's potential absence due to a right hand injury could be a significant blow to the Philadelphia 76ers' playoff hopes, as the team currently sits in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The 76ers will have to wait for the results of Maxey's X-rays to determine the severity of the injury and his timeline for return.