Sixers Dealt Another Blow As Tyrese Maxey To Miss Multiple Weeks

For the Philadelphia 76ers, the hits just keep coming. Tyrese Maxey, who’s been the heart and soul of their offense during Joel Embiid’s absence, will be sidelined for several weeks with a right hamstring injury, per Shams Charania of ESPN.

Maxey, known for his toughness and willingness to play through pain, won’t get the chance to push through this one. The Sixers are wisely playing it safe with a soft tissue issue that could linger if not managed properly.

Maxey’s absence is a serious blow to a team already trying to find its footing at a dismal 1-6. He’s been nothing short of stellar this season, putting up 27.6 points per game and giving Philly at least a fighting chance while their MVP big man sat out.

Losing Maxey means losing a spark plug, a relentless scorer who’s kept the Sixers’ engine running when everything else sputtered.

The silver lining? Embiid is expected to make his season debut on Tuesday, and his return can’t come soon enough. The Sixers need their centerpiece back on the floor, not just to put up points, but to anchor a team that’s been missing its identity.

But without Maxey’s relentless energy, Embiid will have his work cut out for him.

Philly’s path from here is clear: find a way to scrap and claw for wins, rely on depth, and keep hope alive until Maxey can return. Anything less, and they risk digging a hole too deep to climb out of before this season even gets going.

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