Paul George is still out, which logically means Maxey has to take over. However, Joel Embiid did play in the first two games, and it's clear he might never return to his previous MVP level.

However, despite his and the Sixers' early success this season, the defining trait hasn't been there entirely, according to Kelly Oubre Jr, who feels that the former All-Star has been playing with a bit more fervor in his game or feeling that he has something to prove.

The Sixers are undefeated and playing entertaining basketball every night. The biggest reason: the backcourt of Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe.

One thing the Philadelphia 76ers haven’t had in years is a dominant backcourt. They haven’t been able to pair young athletic talent alongside Tyrese Maxey since they drafted him out of Kentucky in 2020.

Questions surround the availability of Joel Embiid and Paul George heading into this Sixers season, and Tyrese Maxey is ready to step up.

[Inside The NBA] Chuck to Tyrese Maxey: "You got paid, and you earned it. Why don't you buy the young guy (VJ Edgecomb) some stuff to put on his damn walls" Tyrese: "Number three pick, and you got Adidas on your chest, they're gonna make sure you're alright"

The Philadelphia 76ers defeated the Charlotte Hornets 125-121 in their home opening at Wells Fargo Center on Saturday night, thanks to another outstanding performance from Tyrese Maxey.

The 76ers now sit at 4-0 on the season, thanks in large part to the production of backcourt players Tyrese Maxey and rookie VJ Edgecombe. Maxey carried the 76ers with 39 points on Tuesday evening, and recently, Stephen A. Smith took to ESPN's “First Take” with a bold declaration about the duo moving forward.

Joel Embiid was a spectator by the time the 76ers made their big push. Perhaps Philadelphia can be interesting this season — even if its star big man is ofte

The Philadelphia 76ers had so many roster shakeups this summer, and they started their preseason with back-to-back losses against the New York Knicks. Before the league starts, these setbacks are raising concerns over the team’s potential. However, amid ...

The Philadelphia 76ers and the New York Knicks are going to tip off their preseasons on Thursday with the first of two matchups in Abu Dhabi. It’s unclear which stars will get an opportunity to suit up and compete for their respective teams in the ...

Early-season injuries have already hit the Philadelphia 76ers, but it doesn’t matter when Tyrese Maxey is playing like an MVP candidate. That’s not hyperbole, either. Granted, we’re only three games into the 2025-26 season,