Sixers' Tyrese Maxey Avoids Fracture in Sprained Finger

X-rays show no broken bones for the All-Star guard after injury against Hawks

Published on Mar. 10, 2026

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Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey did not suffer any fractures in his sprained right pinky finger, according to medical tests. Maxey, who leads the NBA in total points this season, was injured in a collision with teammate Adem Bona during the team's loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. He immediately left the game and underwent X-rays and an MRI, which revealed no broken bones. Maxey has already been ruled out through Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies, and the team says he must see hand specialists to determine the next steps in his recovery.

Why it matters

Maxey's health is crucial for the 76ers, who have fallen to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The young guard is having a breakout season, leading the NBA in total points, and his absence could significantly impact the team's playoff positioning and chances.

The details

Maxey suffered the injury with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers' 126-116 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday. He immediately grabbed his right hand and went directly to the locker room. X-rays and an MRI revealed no fractures, but Maxey has already been ruled out through Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 76ers say Maxey must see hand specialists to determine the next steps in his recovery.

  • Maxey was injured with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers' loss to the Hawks on Saturday, March 9, 2026.
  • Maxey has been ruled out through Tuesday, March 12, 2026, when the 76ers host the Memphis Grizzlies.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

A 23-year-old guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who is having a breakout season, leading the NBA in total points.

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

“No breaks. Now, he's got to see the hand specialists to figure out what's next.”

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

“He seems OK and his spirits are good. He wants to be back, but he's got to see these people before we take the next step.”

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

What’s next

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The takeaway

Maxey's health is crucial for the 76ers, who have fallen to eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings. The team will have to wait for the hand specialists' evaluation to determine the severity of the injury and Maxey's timeline for return, which could significantly impact the team's playoff hopes.