76ers All-Star Tyrese Maxey to Miss at Least 2 Games with Sprained Finger

The 76ers' leading scorer will undergo further tests to determine the extent of his injury.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Philadelphia 76ers point guard Tyrese Maxey, a two-time NBA All-Star, will miss at least the next two games due to a sprained right pinkie finger. Maxey suffered the injury in a collision with teammate Adem Bona during the final minutes of the 76ers' loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. The team announced that Maxey will undergo additional tests to determine the treatment plan and timeline for his return.

Why it matters

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

The details

Maxey sprained his right pinkie finger while going for a loose ball with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers' 126-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday night. He immediately grabbed at his hand and had to leave the game. The 76ers announced that Maxey will sit out at least the next two games - at Cleveland on Monday and at home against Memphis on Tuesday - while he undergoes additional tests to determine the treatment plan and timeline for his return.

  • Maxey suffered the injury with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers' loss to the Hawks on Saturday, March 8, 2026.
  • The 76ers announced Maxey will miss at least the next two games on Sunday, March 9, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A two-time NBA All-Star and the Philadelphia 76ers' leading scorer, averaging 29 points per game this season.

Adem Bona

A teammate of Tyrese Maxey on the Philadelphia 76ers.

Nick Nurse

The head coach of the Philadelphia 76ers.

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What they’re saying

“Maxey will have additional tests to determine how long he'll be sidelined”

— Philadelphia 76ers (newser.com)

“Maxey immediately grabbed at his right hand and coach Nick Nurse said after the game that Maxey would have X-rays.”

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

What’s next

The 76ers will wait for the results of Maxey's additional tests to determine a treatment plan and timeline for his return to the court.

The takeaway

Tyrese Maxey's injury is a significant setback for the Philadelphia 76ers, who are currently in the playoff picture but will need to find a way to win without their leading scorer for at least the next two games. The team's depth and ability to adjust will be tested as they try to maintain their position in the Eastern Conference standings.