76ers' Maxey Out 3 Weeks with Finger Tendon Injury

Philadelphia 76ers All-Star guard Tyrese Maxey sustained a tendon injury to the small finger on his right hand during a game against the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, the team announced Tuesday, sidelining the team's leading scorer for at least three weeks.

The injury occurred with 16 seconds remaining in the 76ers' 126-116 loss in Atlanta, when Maxey collided with teammate Adem Bona while pursuing a loose ball. He immediately grabbed his right hand, tucked it under his jersey, and headed to the locker room. Initial X-rays and an MRI ruled out fractures, but consultations with multiple hand specialists, including additional imaging, confirmed the tendon issue. Maxey will be reevaluated in approximately three weeks, with further updates to follow as appropriate.

This marks a recurrence of a problem that plagued Maxey during the 2024-25 season, when a sprain in the same finger limited his play and affected his shooting efficiency upon return. The 25-year-old, selected 21st overall by Philadelphia in the 2020 NBA Draft, is enjoying a career-best campaign. He leads the team with 29 points per game, fourth in the NBA, alongside career highs of 6.7 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 2 steals....