Maxey, who has continued to take on a leadership role in Philadelphia, has had to battle through his first real losing experience in the NBA. The Sixers have not had these types of struggles in his first four seasons in the league and he has had to adjust to the losing while also being a leader for this Sixers team amid the injuries.

George said it's important to keep fighting with 43 regular-season games remaining: “To me, it means something. Obviously, coming to Philadelphia, it meant something."

Tyrese Maxey and Paul George were late additions to the injury report for the 76ers' matchup with the Thunder.

A blowout loss to conclude a road trip in Denver, Colorado called for a frustrated Philadelphia 76ers locker room. After losing 144-109 to the Denver Nuggets, t

Throughout his power rankings, writer Law Murray revisits each team's preseason win total over/under figures and compares them to the team's current trajectory near the midway point of the regular season. It is jarring to recall the Sixers' win total being placed at 50.5.

The Sixers were crushed by the Nuggets Tuesday night thanks to one of their worst defensive efforts of the season. Denver shot 61.2% as they cruised to a 144-109 win. This is Philadelphia’s seventh loss in a row. They are 15-27.

If the Sixers ultimately pivot in the direction of being sellers at the NBA's Feb. 6 trade deadline -- which seems likely given the team's poor record, hellish schedule in the weeks ahead and Joel Embiid's left knee swelling causing a significant delay in his return to action.

Was it the Orlando Magic defense? Was he feeling ill? He says it was neither, but he struggled to score in the key moments late.

Since Tyrese Maxey entered the NBA in 2020, he has been known for his positive attitude and contagious smile, joking around with teammates and has become an emotional leader for the Philadelphia 76ers.

After the Philadelphia 76ers announced that rookie guard Jared McCain had undergone season-ending surgery on his left knee, teammate Tyrese Maxey offered support and encouragement. McCain emerged as an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. Averaging 15.3 points, 2.6 assists, and 0.7 steals, Jared carved out a role with the 76ers.

The Philadelphia 76ers are dealing with injuries to several key players and it goes far beyond star center Joel Embiid, who has played in only 13 games this season and skipped the team’s current trip with swelling in his left knee.

Paul George opens up on the effort level for the Philadelphia 76ers as well as an important upcoming road trip.