76ers' Tyrese Maxey to miss at least two games with sprained pinkie

All-Star guard will undergo further testing to determine treatment plan

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least the team's next two games due to a sprained right pinkie finger. Maxey, who was voted an All-Star starter this season, suffered the injury in the closing seconds of Saturday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks. The 76ers announced Maxey will undergo additional testing and consultation to determine a treatment plan, but he is ruled out for the upcoming back-to-back against the Cleveland Cavaliers and Memphis Grizzlies.

Why it matters

Maxey has been the 76ers' most consistent player this season, averaging 29 points and 6.7 assists per game. His absence is a significant blow for a Philadelphia team that currently sits in the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference, with only three games separating them from the 10th-place team and a potential play-in tournament spot.

The details

Maxey collided with teammate Adem Bona in the final minute of Saturday's game and immediately grabbed his right hand in pain before leaving the court. The 76ers say Maxey suffered a sprain of the right fifth finger and will undergo further evaluation in the coming days. Maxey previously sprained the same finger last season, which impacted his shooting upon his return.

  • Maxey's injury occurred with 16.2 seconds left in the 76ers' Saturday night loss to the Hawks.
  • The 76ers announced Maxey will miss their upcoming back-to-back games on Monday (vs. Cleveland) and Tuesday (vs. Memphis).

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 22-year-old guard who was voted an NBA All-Star starter this season, averaging 29 points and 6.7 assists per game for the Philadelphia 76ers.

Adem Bona

A 76ers teammate of Maxey who was involved in the collision that led to Maxey's sprained pinkie finger.

Joel Embiid

The 76ers' star center who will also miss the upcoming back-to-back games due to an oblique strain.

Paul George

The 76ers' other star player who will miss the back-to-back due to a suspension.

VJ Edgecombe

A 76ers guard who may be able to return for the upcoming back-to-back after missing time with a lumbar contusion.

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What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Walker Reed Quinn out on bail.

The takeaway

This injury to Tyrese Maxey is a significant blow for the 76ers, who are already dealing with absences of other key players like Joel Embiid and Paul George. Maxey's consistent production has been crucial to Philadelphia's season, and his absence could make it harder for the team to solidify a playoff spot in the crowded Eastern Conference standings.