Sixers All-Star Tyrese Maxey out at least 2 games with finger injury

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey sprained his right fifth finger in a collision at the end of Saturday's game vs. the Hawks.

Published on Mar. 8, 2026

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey has been ruled out for at least the next two games with a right fifth finger strain, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Maxey collided with Adem Bona while diving for a loose ball in the final seconds of their 125-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, March 7.

Why it matters

Maxey has been the Sixers' most consistent presence this season, averaging career-highs across the board. His injury comes at a crucial point in the season as the Sixers are locked in a heated race for playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

The details

Maxey will undergo further testing and "consultation on the next steps" before he makes a return. The Sixers have been marred by injuries and other issues all season, with Joel Embiid, Paul George, and VJ Edgecombe all missing time due to various ailments.

  • Maxey collided with Adem Bona and suffered the injury on March 7, 2026.
  • Maxey will be out for at least the next two games.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A Philadelphia 76ers guard who is averaging career-highs of 29.0 points, 6.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 2.0 steals per game this season.

Adem Bona

The Atlanta Hawks player who was involved in the collision with Tyrese Maxey that resulted in Maxey's finger injury.

Joel Embiid

The Philadelphia 76ers center who has missed the team's last four games with a right oblique strain.

Paul George

The Philadelphia 76ers player who is currently serving a 25-game suspension for violating the league's anti-drug policy.

VJ Edgecombe

The Philadelphia 76ers rookie who has been out the last three games with a lumbar contusion.

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What they’re saying

“Maxey will undergo further testing and "consultation on the next steps" before he makes a return.”

— Shams Charania, ESPN Reporter (ESPN)

What’s next

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