The 76ers are beginning to click and they're soon set to receive a big boost to the momentum.
After dealing with a rash of injuries in the early part of the season, the Sixers are getting healthy and have won eight games in a row, including a seven-point win over the Knicks on Christmas. Philadelphia has done it all without Tyrese Maxey, who has been sidelined since Nov. 18. It appears that Maxey is nearing a return to the floor.
What's the latest on Maxey's status? The Sporting News has you covered with the latest on his imminent return.
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What is Tyrese Maxey's injury?
In the first half of a game against the Bucks on Friday, Nov. 18, Maxey landed awkwardly on his left foot while being fouled in transition.
Tyrese Maxey, after a great first half, is out for the rest of the game with a left foot injury
— John Clark (@JClarkNBCS) November 19, 2022
Tyrese will be getting an MRI 😬pic.twitter.com/1B7DYLY94O
In visible pain, Maxey hobbled his way to the free throw line to shoot a pair before heading to the locker room for further evaluation.
Maxey did not return to the game, and although his X-rays came back negative on Friday, his MRI on Saturday, Nov. 19 revealed a small fracture in his left foot.
Prior to the injury, Maxey was enjoying a breakout season with averages of 22.9 points, 4.4 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game.
How long will Tyrese Maxey be out?
According to his initial diagnosis in November, Maxey was expected to miss "three to four weeks" with a small fracture in his left foot. On Dec. 26, The Athletic's Shams Charania reported that Maxey could return "as soon as Friday (Dec. 30) in New Orleans."
Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is set to return to the lineup as soon as Friday in New Orleans, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. Maxey, who's been sidelined since Nov. 18 due to a foot injury, will likely be on a minutes restriction upon return.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) December 26, 2022
76ers upcoming schedule
| Date | Opponent | Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|
| Dec. 27 | at Wizards | 7 p.m. |
| Dec. 30 | at Pelicans | 8:30 p.m. |
| Dec. 31 | at Thunder | 8 p.m. |
| Jan. 2 | vs. Pelicans | 7 p.m. |
| Jan. 4 | vs. Pacers | 7 p.m. |
