Tyrese Maxey
Philadelphia 76ers · Guard · 6′2″ 204 lb · age 25 · Kentucky · 7th season
Availability
Next game Wed, Oct 28 at IND. The injury report for it appears the day before.
Season form
4 games this seasonStarts 4 of 4 games · 1st on PHI in minutes · Core role
Bars: minutes in his last 4 games · numbers: points
Situational splits: turn on Prediction tools.
What's being said
60 items · 16 sources this season- Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points ·
- Tyrese Maxey had a game-high 29 points but did not score until the second quarter. A host said he scored about 18 in the fourth quarter. at 25:42
- A host said Maxey is by far the Sixers' most important player in the regular season, while Embiid is in the postseason. He said they need Embiid healthy in the playoffs to have a title chance. at 29:26
“GAME NIGHT: Oklahoma City’s Jalen Williams Suffers GRUESOME Injury | Luka Doncic Goes OFF! | Concern For New Y” · listen ↗
- RotoWire RotoWire · Report ·
Tyrese Maxey: Scores 29 in loss — Maxey logged 29 points (11-24 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists, three steals and a block in 33 minutes during Sunday's 106-93 loss to the Pistons.
- Podcast Locked On 76ers host · Report ·
In the fourth quarter, Maxey was the only regular starter on the floor when the Sixers cut Detroit's lead to 82-78.
“76ERS POSTCAST: Philadelphia 76ers suffer first loss, falling 106-93 to Detroit Pistons” at 4:56 · listen ↗
- X Tony Jones (@Tjonesonthenba) · Report ·
The Sixers are starting: Tyrese Maxey KCP Jaylen Brown LeBron James Dean Wade Against the Pistons
also reported by The Mismatch host, Derek Bodner (@DerekBodnerNBA)
- Podcast Numbers on the Board host · Report · around the league
76ers game recap: Tyrese Maxey had 15 first-half points and kept them within reach; Jaylen Brown was 2 of 8. A host dislikes Joel Embiid taking so many threes.
“20 Things We Have Learned So Far | Numbers On The Board” at 28:36 · listen ↗
also reported by Locked On NBA host
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league
Host view: two games in, concerns about touches and who is the alpha among the Sixers' four stars (Maxey; Embiid; LeBron; Brown) look misplaced, because all four can create their own shot and take over.
“Sixers Thrive + Jamal Murray down bad? | Slam N Jam” at 10:51 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On NBA · 2 points ·
- Mark (Locked On Sixers) (reported): Jaylen Brown scored 27 for the Sixers and Tyrese Maxey had 26. VJ Edgecombe had 17 points and 13 rebounds plus key late plays, including a tip-out that set up Brown's game-sealing three. at 16:09
- Tony says Tyrese Maxey might be his MVP through five or six days of the season, though Maxey is probably not going to win it. at 13:57
“Are the Miami Heat Already in PANIC Mode After NIGHTMARE Start? Golden State Warriors LOOK Helpless” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 2 points ·
- Host prediction: Maxey and Jaylen Brown will be the season's biggest constants. VJ Edgecombe and Embiid will fluctuate depending on which other star plays. at 5:54
- Host opinion: the team is immediately in sync. Edgecombe/Maxey and Maxey/Embiid haven't missed a beat (names), and Brown fits as if he had already been practicing with the team. at 10:19
“76ERS POSTCAST: JOEL EMBIID TRIPLE-DOUBLE lead LeBron-less Philadelphia 76ers to 127-116 WIN vs MIL” · listen ↗
- Podcast Hardwood Knocks · 2 points ·
- Jaylen Brown is now on the 76ers. The hosts name the Sixers' top three as Maxey, Brown and LeBron. at 22:38
- Both hosts buy 'James Harden is washed'. They say Mario Hezonja outplayed him for most of the game against the Sixers, his turnovers are getting out of hand, and Tyrese Maxey's full-court pressure sped him up. at 1:31:44
“The 2026-27 NBA Overreactions Draft!” · listen ↗
- Podcast KG Certified host · Opinion · around the league
Hosts frame Philadelphia as Maxey's and Jaylen Brown's team, calling Brown a 'cold sidekick'. They expect both to score in the 20s.
“Ant & LaMelo Look Dangerous, LeBron Takes On Embiid and KG Believes in Luka’s Lakers | KG CERTIFIED” at 1:03:24 · listen ↗
- Podcast Gil's Arena · 4 points ·
- Sixers pick-and-roll usage: Maxey runs it with Embiid or Jaylen Brown setting screens, and Maxey also set screens for LeBron so he could go downhill. at 19:22
- Panel view of the pecking order: Tyrese Maxey starts with the ball. If he isn't going, it will probably be Jaylen Brown or Joel Embiid, depending on the night. at 38:27
- Through two games Maxey is averaging 30 points: 28 in the opener and 32 against Cleveland. at 32:13
- Danny Green: Maxey could finish fifth or sixth in MVP voting, or higher, depending on how well the team does. at 32:02
“Sixers Erase A MASSIVE 29-Point Deficit, SGA Ends His Streak & Jaylen Brown Calls CAP On Tatum! Part 1” · listen ↗
- Podcast First Take · 3 points ·
- Stephen A. (inferred) said Jaylen Brown has accepted a smaller scoring role next to LeBron and Maxey: 17-18 points, or 21 last night, after averaging 28 last season. at 19:37
- Stephen A. said Tyrese Maxey pressured and got in James Harden's face during the game, to the point they had to be separated. at 23:47
- Stephen A. (reported): Stephen A. speculated that Maxey still holds 'residue' against Harden over Harden's postseason effort when they were teammates. He said Maxey once went to Doc Rivers' house frustrated, and that Maxey won't admit any of this. at 24:06
“Hour 1: How dangerous does Caleb Williams make the Bears?” · listen ↗
- Podcast Colin Cowherd, The Herd with Colin Cowherd · Analysis · around the league
Host's list of what LeBron needed last night: Jaylen Brown's defense, Tyrese Maxey's 'ascending closing', Embiid's talent and VJ Edgecombe's energy.
“THE HERD – HOUR 1 – Caleb Williams keeps sizzling I Drake Maye is carrying the Patriots” at 24:04 · listen ↗
- Podcast Get Up host · Report · around the league
Tyrese Maxey scored 32, getting downhill and running in transition, which the host said plays to his strength.
“Hour 2: Caleb Unstoppable, Bonjour Steelers Nation, The Revenge Run” at 17:22 · listen ↗
- Podcast Get Up host · Report · around the league
Tyrese Maxey scored 32. The host calls him the spearhead of everything Philadelphia does.
“Hour 1: Bear-Y Impressive, 29-Point U-Turn, Brown Trouble” at 16:58 · listen ↗
also reported by Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers
- Podcast Locked On NBA host · Report · around the league
Tyrese Maxey leads the 76ers in scoring and is their primary initiator. Hayes said making Maxey the featured player is the key for Philly.
“The Cavaliers Need Help | James Dolan Is The WORST” at 8:25 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 9 points ·
- Tyrese Maxey (reported): At halftime, Tyrese Maxey reportedly told the team in the locker room, 'we're going to find out who we are.' at 6:36
- Tyrese Maxey (reported): Asked after the game about the tussle with James Harden, Maxey reportedly said, 'I love him and he loves me.' at 9:53
- Marc Farzetta: Maxey took the Donovan Mitchell assignment from VJ Edgecombe or Jaylen Brown, but only in spurts. at 18:55
- VJ Edgecombe (quoted): VJ Edgecombe reportedly said after the game, 'I didn't know Maxey could D up like that.' at 19:08
- Marc Farzetta: The comeback came with few made threes, apart from a couple of big ones from Maxey. It was built on paint scoring and getting to the foul line. at 20:11
- Keith Pompey: Maxey has five steals through two games, 2.5 per game. at 20:21
- Keith Pompey: Pompey does not consider Maxey a lockdown defender. He expects Maxey's quickness, playing next to lockdown teammates, to produce passing-lane steals and easy layups. at 21:16
- Marc Farzetta: The host cites hustle plays as signs the players will battle for one another: LeBron James took a charge, Embiid got on the floor, and Maxey got dirty. at 22:56
- Marc Farzetta: Maxey has referenced reaching the second round many times. The host says Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Jaylen Brown and LeBron James know how to get beyond it, and he welcomes their influence in the locker room. at 23:45
“SIXERS WITH INSANE 29-POINT COMEBACK TO WIN HOME OPENER - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
- Story CBS Sports · Article ·
NBA Sure Things: Three days into the new season, these nine things feel like guarantees
- Podcast Gil's Arena host · Report · around the league
The Knicks lost their ring-night opener to the 76ers. The show names Tyrese Maxey and LeBron as playing for the Sixers, implying LeBron is now in Philadelphia.
“Luka's Snowtime Lakers COOK GSW, Ant-Man & Lamelo WENT CRAZY vs MIA & AD Goes VINTAGE In D.C.! Part2” at 50:58 · listen ↗
also reported by The Herd with Colin Cowherd host
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league
In the first half Cleveland's offense attacked Maxey and Edgecombe in mismatches: Donovan Mitchell posted up Maxey and Hezonja got post touches.
“The Thunder Are Inevitable + Philly Trusts the Process” at 8:23 · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
Maxey, Sixers turn Philly boos into cheers in 29-point comeback over Cavaliers
- Podcast Locked On NBA · 3 points ·
- Second-half scoring: Embiid had 15 points and Maxey had 17. The host also said he didn't think Embiid played super well. at 5:47
- Starters' minutes: Maxey 41, Jaylen Brown 37, Embiid 34, LeBron 33 and Edgecombe 33. The host referred to these five as 'those starters'. at 8:46
- All five 76ers starters finished in double-digit plus territory, and Maxey was +19. at 9:03
“GAME NIGHT: How the Philadelphia 76ers Won Their Fans Over in a 29-Point Comeback” · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 5 points ·
- Marc Farzetta: Tyrese Maxey led the team with 32 points, tied for the game high with Donovan Mitchell. He played 42 minutes with only two turnovers and had two steals (three in game one). at 5:24
- Marc Farzetta: The host named Maxey player of the game and said he was the only Sixer who really had it going offensively all night. at 5:09
- Tyrese Maxey (reported): In his fourth-quarter in-game interview, Maxey said (as paraphrased by the host) that the team asked whether it would hang its head or go after it. at 3:14
- Marc Farzetta: Late in the third quarter, Maxey missed a step-back three that would have given the Sixers an 85-84 lead. After the offensive rebound, Anfernee Simons missed a three, and the Cavaliers closed the quarter on a 6-0 run. at 7:02
- Marc Farzetta: Maxey and the Cavaliers' James Harden got into it a little in the fourth quarter, though the host said they were laughing it up afterward. at 7:46
“76ERS POSTCAST: Philadelphia 76ers COMEBACK FROM 29pts, BEAT Cleveland Cavaliers 114-106” · listen ↗
- Story ESPN · Article ·
James, Embiid, Maxey spark 76ers' rally from 29 points down in home opener to stun Cavs 114-106
- Podcast The Herd with Colin Cowherd host · Analysis · around the league
Host's conditional view of the Sixers: if they can establish an offensive hierarchy, Tyrese Maxey is the man, with the highest usage and most points.
“What's Wright - NBA Opening Night REACTION, Caleb Williams vs. Drake Maye, Chiefs-Seahawks MASSIVE game” at 19:54 · listen ↗
- Podcast Zach Lowe, The Zach Lowe Show · Analysis · around the league
Lowe says Tyrese Maxey is the Sixers' best player and the team played like it knew that: he should have the ball the most and take the most shots.
“Opening Night Overreactions, Alarming Trends, Hot Takes, and More!” at 7:37 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On 76ers · 6 points ·
- Keith Pompey: The Knicks repeatedly blitzed Maxey. Keith says this effectively left the Sixers playing four-on-three and they punished it. In the past, when Maxey lacked co-stars, they could not take advantage. at 13:48
- Marc Farzetta: Mark said Maxey had three steals and three blocks against the Knicks, phrased with some hesitation ("He had what?"). at 19:41
- Marc Farzetta: Mark does not see Maxey ever becoming a lockdown defender, but sees him as a big defensive contributor through help defense, weak-side blocks and jumping passing lanes. at 19:32
- Tyrese Maxey (reported): Paraphrased by the host: after the first game, Maxey said something like 'people forget, man, I can defend.' at 20:00
- Keith asks who you would rather have guarding someone among Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, Brown, Edgecombe and Maxey. The reply (speaker unclear) puts Maxey a 'distant third and fourth'. at 20:39
- Keith Pompey: Keith predicts the Sixers will beat the Cavaliers tonight and expects LeBron, Brown, Maxey and Embiid to be motivated in front of the home crowd. at 27:27
“First Chance to Show South Philly what this NEW CORE can do! - Philadelphia 76ers Podcast” · listen ↗
- Podcast The Athletic NBA Daily host · Analysis · around the league
LeBron had a couple of absurd passes to Tyrese Maxey and appears to have good chemistry with both Tyrese and Jalen. The Sixers' outlook hinges on whether "the big fella" can stay on the floor.
“Wolves Make a Big Statement in Miami + Luka’s Showtime Era Begins” at 31:08 · listen ↗
- Podcast Locked On Cavs host · Analysis · around the league
Opponent scouting from the guest: LeBron James is not technically the point guard but acts as quarterback and primary decision-maker. Maxey, Edgecombe or Jalen Brown often bring the ball up, then make the first pass to James.
“The Latest on the Injury to Jarrett Allen and Previewing the Cleveland Cavaliers Opener Against Philadelphia w” at 17:28 · listen ↗
also reported by Keith Pompey, Locked On 76ers
- Podcast Gil's Arena · 3 points ·
- The Sixers' 'big four' is Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid plus offseason additions Jalen Brown and LeBron James. at 7:35
- Maxey hit back-to-back threes on Philly's first two possessions. He finished with a game-high 28 points, 5 assists, 3 steals and 3 blocks. at 8:23
- Danny Green said LeBron looked like a role player and mostly acted as a four-man spacer. Maxey had the ball in his hands most of the game. Brown took a step back and set LeBron up for easy baskets in the third quarter. at 17:24
“Bron's Sixers SPOIL Knicks Ring Night, SGA Humbles Wemby & PG's Celtics Debut Sets The Arena Off! Part 1” · listen ↗
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Game log
● = started2026-27 season
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 25 | DET L | 34 min | 29 pts | 5 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Oct 24 | MIL W | 36 min | 26 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 22 | CLE W | 42 min | 32 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Oct 20 | @NYK W | 40 min | 28 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
2025-26 season (last season) · 82 games
| Date | Opp | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | 3PM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | NYK L | 33 min | 17 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 8 | NYK L | 44 min | 17 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 6 | @NYK L | 47 min | 26 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 1 3PM |
| May 4 | @NYK L | 27 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| May 2 | @BOS W | 45 min | 30 pts | 11 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 30 | BOS W | 40 min | 30 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 28 | @BOS W | 43 min | 25 pts | 10 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 26 | BOS L | 40 min | 22 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Apr 24 | BOS L | 42 min | 31 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 5 3PM |
| Apr 21 | @BOS W | 40 min | 29 pts | 4 reb | 9 ast | 5 3PM |
| Apr 19 | @BOS L | 37 min | 21 pts | 1 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 15 | ORL W | 42 min | 31 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Apr 12 | MIL W | 27 min | 21 pts | 2 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 10 | @IND W | 39 min | 32 pts | 8 reb | 5 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 9 | @HOU L | 33 min | 24 pts | 3 reb | 5 ast | 5 3PM |
| Apr 6 | @SAS L | 40 min | 15 pts | 3 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 4 | DET L | 33 min | 23 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 2 3PM |
| Apr 3 | MIN W | 35 min | 21 pts | 6 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Apr 1 | @WAS W | 34 min | 28 pts | 2 reb | 9 ast | 1 3PM |
| Mar 30 | @MIA L | 44 min | 23 pts | 7 reb | 9 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 28 | @CHA W | 43 min | 26 pts | 7 reb | 8 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 7 | @ATL L | 38 min | 31 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 3 3PM |
| Mar 4 | UTA W | 38 min | 25 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 3 | SAS L | 25 min | 21 pts | 8 reb | 2 ast | 2 3PM |
| Mar 1 | @BOS L | 43 min | 33 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 26 | MIA W | 38 min | 28 pts | 4 reb | 11 ast | 5 3PM |
| Feb 24 | @IND W | 34 min | 32 pts | 9 reb | 8 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 22 | @MIN W | 35 min | 39 pts | 3 reb | 8 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 21 | @NOP L | 36 min | 27 pts | 3 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 19 | ATL L | 39 min | 28 pts | 3 reb | 3 ast | 4 3PM |
| Feb 11 | NYK L | 32 min | 32 pts | 2 reb | 2 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 9 | @POR L | 32 min | 30 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Feb 7 | @PHX W | 40 min | 29 pts | 9 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Feb 5 | @LAL L | 37 min | 26 pts | 0 reb | 13 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 3 | @GSW W | 34 min | 14 pts | 4 reb | 3 ast | 1 3PM |
| Feb 2 | @LAC W | 36 min | 29 pts | 5 reb | 6 ast | 7 3PM |
| Jan 31 | NOP W | 35 min | 18 pts | 5 reb | 8 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 29 | SAC W | 41 min | 40 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 27 | MIL W | 36 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 9 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 26 | @CHA L | 25 min | 6 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 0 3PM |
| Jan 24 | NYK L | 38 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 22 | HOU W | 43 min | 36 pts | 2 reb | 10 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 20 | PHX L | 43 min | 20 pts | 2 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 19 | IND W | 40 min | 29 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 1 3PM |
| Jan 16 | CLE L | 39 min | 22 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 14 | CLE L | 31 min | 14 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 12 | @TOR W | 35 min | 33 pts | 4 reb | 2 ast | 6 3PM |
| Jan 11 | @TOR L | 45 min | 38 pts | 4 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Jan 9 | @ORL W | 38 min | 29 pts | 1 reb | 1 ast | 3 3PM |
| Jan 7 | WAS W | 28 min | 22 pts | 3 reb | 8 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 5 | DEN L | 46 min | 28 pts | 6 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Jan 3 | @NYK W | 37 min | 36 pts | 8 reb | 4 ast | 6 3PM |
| Jan 1 | @DAL W | 42 min | 34 pts | 8 reb | 10 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 30 | @MEM W | 43 min | 34 pts | 4 reb | 12 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 28 | @OKC L | 36 min | 28 pts | 2 reb | 5 ast | 2 3PM |
| Dec 26 | @CHI L | 40 min | 27 pts | 5 reb | 8 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 23 | BKN L | 39 min | 13 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 20 | DAL W | 41 min | 38 pts | 2 reb | 4 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 19 | @NYK W | 38 min | 30 pts | 2 reb | 9 ast | 6 3PM |
| Dec 7 | LAL L | 39 min | 28 pts | 7 reb | 9 ast | 5 3PM |
| Dec 5 | @MIL W | 37 min | 12 pts | 4 reb | 4 ast | 0 3PM |
| Dec 4 | GSW W | 40 min | 35 pts | 3 reb | 2 ast | 4 3PM |
| Dec 2 | WAS W | 29 min | 35 pts | 4 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 30 | ATL L | 52 min | 44 pts | 7 reb | 9 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 28 | @BKN W | 42 min | 22 pts | 9 reb | 7 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 25 | ORL L | 32 min | 20 pts | 1 reb | 4 ast | 1 3PM |
| Nov 23 | MIA L | 36 min | 27 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 20 | @MIL W | 47 min | 54 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 6 3PM |
| Nov 19 | TOR L | 39 min | 24 pts | 2 reb | 9 ast | 5 3PM |
| Nov 17 | LAC W | 41 min | 39 pts | 3 reb | 6 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 14 | @DET L | 40 min | 31 pts | 7 reb | 3 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 11 | BOS W | 34 min | 21 pts | 5 reb | 9 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 9 | DET L | 38 min | 33 pts | 4 reb | 7 ast | 4 3PM |
| Nov 8 | TOR W | 43 min | 31 pts | 4 reb | 7 ast | 3 3PM |
| Nov 5 | @CLE L | 36 min | 27 pts | 7 reb | 9 ast | 2 3PM |
| Nov 4 | @CHI L | 39 min | 39 pts | 5 reb | 5 ast | 6 3PM |
| Nov 2 | @BKN W | 39 min | 26 pts | 6 reb | 7 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 31 | BOS L | 44 min | 26 pts | 8 reb | 14 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 28 | @WAS W | 47 min | 39 pts | 3 reb | 10 ast | 3 3PM |
| Oct 27 | ORL W | 42 min | 43 pts | 4 reb | 8 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 25 | CHA W | 42 min | 28 pts | 6 reb | 9 ast | 4 3PM |
| Oct 22 | @BOS W | 41 min | 40 pts | 2 reb | 6 ast | 7 3PM |
How his numbers change by situation, with four seasons of history →
Predictions about him
how calls are trackedWaiting 1
- Waiting Locked On 76ers (show): Tyrese Maxey averages about 26-27 points per game.
2026-10-20 · Podcast · by 2027-04-12 Flag