This year – with Embiid hobbled, George shuffling through a succession of injuries and Caleb Martin and Andre Drummond only occasionally available for work – Maxey has had to keep the team afloat. He’s the only thing standing between the Sixers and tanking oblivion.

Tyrese Maxey is still looking to improve his game, as he is the leader for the 76ers with Joel Embiid out of the lineup.

Tyrese Maxey is assuming leadership for the Philadelphia 76ers amid Joel Embiid’s frequent absences due to injury. Maxey discusses the respect and cha

The Denver Nuggets snapped a three-game losing streak on Friday night, taking down the Philadelphia 76ers by the final score of 137-134 at the Wells

Tyrese Maxey explains why the Philadelphia 76ers can turn their season around and make a playoff push despite their sluggish start in this one-on-one interview.

The Philadelphia 76ers are enduring a challenging season. The frequent absences of Joel Embiid have been a significant issue for the team, and now a former NBA champion has criticized the center for his role in the team's struggles.

Tyrese Maxey scored 43 points to lead a Philadelphia 76ers team without injured Joel Embiid and Paul George to a 118-104 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday night.

Maxey scored 43 points for the Sixers, who again played without All-Stars Joel Embiid and Paul George among others.

Tyrese Maxey and the shorthanded Sixers gave the Nuggets all they could handle, but Nikola Jokic came up with several clutch plays to seal the win for Denver.

The Sixers have put together their best four-game stretch of the season with no Joel Embiid and only six quarters of Paul George.

The last time the Philadelphia 76ers played the Denver Nuggets just over a week ago, the Sixers were in the midst of a seven-game losing streak. Now, they face off again with the Sixers looking for their fifth win in a row.