Sixers Game Night

Mar 14, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) prepares to shoot a foul shot against the Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

A team designed to lose was threatening to orchestrate an absolute disaster for the hosting Sixers.

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Jan 29, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts with Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (L) after a victory against the Sacramento Kings at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

If there is a silver lining in this latest Embiid injury, it might be that the time off would theoretically allow his knees and ailing right shin some rest.

Mar 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) shoots over Memphis Grizzlies forward GG Jackson (45) during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

The Sixers are through two games with rookie VJ Edgecombe taking the reins in the wake of Tyrese Maxey's finger injury.

Mar 10, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (20) celebrates a three point basket with guard Vj Edgecombe (77) and forward Trendon Watford (12) against the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey will miss at least three weeks with a tendon injury in the small finger on his right hand, the Sixers announced just a few minutes before tip-off.

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) reacts with guard Tyrese Maxey (0) after dunking the ball against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

As Nick Nurse stepped to the podium for his pregame media availability on Tuesday, the Sixers ruled rookie VJ Edgecombe 'available' for Philadelphia's game against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Mar 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) drives to the basket against Cleveland Cavaliers center Evan Mobley (4) during the first half at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

There's only so much value you can observe when the Sixers are without their four highest-paid players.

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) shoots a three point basket against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The season is suddenly in peril.

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. warms up before action against the Miami Heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Kelly Oubre Jr.'s absence could create a ripple effect that may be crucial for the 76ers' game against the Spurs on Tuesday night and beyond.

Feb 26, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (R) and guard Vj Edgecombe (L) react after a victory against the Miami Heat at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

The bad news for the Sixers is Victor Wembanyama will ostensibly play barring something unforeseen.

Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) drives to the basket defended by Philadelphia 76ers center Andre Drummond (1) during the second half at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

The Celtics outrebounded the Sixers by 22, but the problem had more to do with the matchup than it did with poor effort.

Mar 1, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Celtics center Neemias Queta (88) reacts during the second half against the Philadelphia 76ers at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images

Boston's 17 second-chance points in the first half defined the game.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers guard Kam Jones (7) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Just a few months beyond his 25th birthday, Maxey took possession of the Sixers' record for threes made in a career.

Feb 24, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center/forward Joel Embiid (21) shoots the ball while Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff (32) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey flirted heavily with a 32-point triple-double as Joel Embiid returned after a five-game absence.

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on against the New Orleans Pelicans during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

The Sixers may welcome a familiar face back to the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Pacers.

Feb 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) during the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey put up an MVP-level scoring display to lead the Sixers past the Minnesota Timberwolves for a much-needed win.

Feb 21, 2026; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) and New Orleans Pelicans guard Jeremiah Fears (0) fight for possession during the second half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

As the Sixers folded like a beach chair early in the fourth quarter, you couldn't help but think about what the theme has been here for months.

Feb 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Cameron Payne (20) controls the ball against the Atlanta Hawks during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Cameron Payne provided the 76ers with a playmaking spark from the bench in their 117-107 loss to the Hawks on Thursday night.

Feb 19, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) scores past Atlanta Hawks guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (7) during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

With Joel Embiid once again out, the Sixers looked extremely groggy coming back from the All-Star break and short on answers in an ugly loss to the Atlanta Hawks.

Jan 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on during the third quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

If Nick Nurse is concerned about the latest injury ailing Joel Embiid's right leg, he's putting on quite a poker face.

Feb 11, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) drives against Philadelphia 76ers center Adem Bona (30) during the first half at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

With Joel Embiid ruled out in the hours leading up to tip-off , the Sixers flat-lined in the first quarter and got stomped by the New York Knicks in their last game before the All-Star break.

Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) lands on the floor after a basket in the first half against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Embiid, who does not have to go to Los Angeles to participate in any All-Star events, will use the week off to rest his knee.

Feb 9, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) brings the ball up the court against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Jaime Valdez-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid and two other Sixers were late scratches on the final stop of a' five-game west road trip, and Philadelphia was mentally on the plane home by the time the third quarter began. An ugly blowout to end a good road trip.

Feb 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) and Phoenix Suns forward Dillon Brooks (3) talk to each other during the second half of an NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid extended his streak of games with at least 25 points to 10. Tyrese Maxey flirted with a triple-double. The Sixers won their third of four games on this west coast trip, splitting the season series against the Phoenix Suns.

Feb 5, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) heads down court after a three-point basket in the first half against the Philadelphia 76ers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Sixers got 35 points, seven rebounds and seven assists from Joel Embiid. Tyrese Maxey added 26 points and 13 assists. VJ Edgecombe went for 19 points and 10 rebounds. No one else did much of anything as Philadelphia threw away a game against the Laker

Feb 3, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) shoots a three point basket over Golden State Warriors center Al Horford (20) during the first period at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Justine Willard-Imagn Images

The Sixers responded to an aggressive defensive game plan from the Golden State Warriors by giving the ball to VJ Edgecombe, and he delivered a masterpiece on the second night of a back-to-back, powering the Sixers to their fifth straight win.

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