The Philadelphia 76ers' disappointing year can't end soon enough. Roughly a month after star center Joel Embiid was ruled out for the rest of the season, the team announced Tyrese Maxey will follow that same path. Maxey is expected to miss the rest of the season due to a finger tendon injury, ESPN's Shams Charania reported Thursday.
Maxey, 24, has been out since March 3 due to the issue. The star guard tried to rehab the injury, but is reportedly still dealing with discomfort.
Maxey was in the midst of yet another strong season prior to the injury. After winning the NBA's Most Improved Player award last season, Maxey averaged 26.3 points and 6.1 assists in 52 games this year.
With the 76ers sitting at 23-53 and already eliminated from the playoffs, Maxey will focus on resting in hopes that he is fully recovered at the start of the 2025-26 NBA season.
This story will be updated.