76ers Star Tyrese Maxey Out at Least 3 Weeks with Finger Injury

Tendon issue in right pinkie will sideline All-Star guard until mid-April

Published on Mar. 12, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The Philadelphia 76ers have been dealt a significant blow with the news that All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey will miss at least the next three weeks due to a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger. The injury occurred during Saturday's loss to the Atlanta Hawks when Maxey collided with teammate Adem Bona while going for a loose ball.

Why it matters

Maxey's absence is a major setback for the 76ers, who are currently eighth in the Eastern Conference and fighting to avoid the play-in tournament. The 23-year-old is enjoying a career year, averaging 29 points, 6.7 assists, and 2 steals per game.

The details

Initial X-rays and an MRI did not reveal a fracture, but further testing confirmed the tendon injury. Maxey will be re-evaluated in three weeks, meaning he will miss at least 11 of the 76ers' remaining 18 games. Cameron Payne is expected to step into the starting role in Maxey's absence.

  • Maxey suffered the injury on March 11, 2026 during the 76ers' loss to the Hawks.
  • He will be re-evaluated in three weeks, around March 31, 2026.

The players

Tyrese Maxey

All-Star guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who is enjoying a career year, averaging 29 points, 6.7 assists, and 2 steals per game.

Cameron Payne

Guard for the Philadelphia 76ers who is expected to start in Maxey's absence. Payne recently had a standout performance, scoring a career-high 32 points.

Adem Bona

Teammate of Tyrese Maxey who was involved in the collision that led to Maxey's finger injury.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

The 76ers will need to rely on Cameron Payne and other role players to step up in Maxey's absence as they fight to improve their playoff positioning in the Eastern Conference.

The takeaway

Tyrese Maxey's finger injury is a significant blow to the 76ers' playoff push, as the young star will miss at least the next 11 games. The team's depth will be tested as they try to avoid falling into the play-in tournament.