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Jan 11, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) shoots the ball against the Toronto Raptors in the first half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points to give the Sixers every chance to earn a win, but a slew of mistakes in crunch time cost them a victory against the Toronto Raptors on the first night of a back-to-back.

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Jan 9, 2026; Orlando, Florida, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George (8) reacts to a play against the Orlando Magic in the second quarter at Kia Center. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

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Paul George isn't likely to live up to his contract, but Friday's win over the Orlando Magic proved his value to the Sixers.

The Sixers went into Orlando and earned a comfortable win over the Magic to take a critical regular-season tiebreaker over a team they're fighting for seeding in the East playoff race.

Jan 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) dunks the ball against the Denver Nuggets during overtime at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Ben Simmons and Markelle Fultz will never mean much to Edgecombe. Those disappointments have far preceeded his time in Philadelphia. But the scars those two high-profile lottery picks left on this franchise, on this fanbase, never go away.

Jan 7, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) reacts to his three pointer against the Washington Wizards during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Joel Embiid is listed as 'questionable' on theinitial injury report ahead of Friday's game between the Sixers and Magic in Orlando due to left knee injury management.

The Sixers' "Big Four" combined for 86 points to earn Philadelphia its 20th victory of the season.

Nov 5, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) shoots in the first quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Kelly Oubre Jr. and Trendon Watford are both likely to make their return from their respective injuries Wednesday.

Dec 7, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward Lebron James (23) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey react with each other after the game at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

LeBron highlighted Tyrese Maxey and Hawks forward Jalen Johnson as two players who are taking a notable leap this season.

Jan 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) warms up before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

From All-Star fan returns to injury reports and some of the persisting commentary from Monday's loss to the Nuggets, so much for rest on an off day.

Jan 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against Denver Nuggets guard Peyton Watson (8) during the second quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Sixers' loss to a Nuggets team down all five starters is inexcusable. It's also a byproduct of the slog that is the 82-game regular season.

Nov 11, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Kelly Oubre Jr. (9) drives against the Boston Celtics during the third quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Sixers have found something with Dominick Barlow at the 4. Should they risk disrupting that to insert Oubre back into their starting lineup?

Jan 5, 2026; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on after falling to the court with guard Vj Edgecombe (77) during the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

It was Embiid, Maxey and Nick Nurse who disappointed late as the Sixers were stunned by the severely under-manned Nuggets.

Jan 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) celebrates making a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

On the rare occasion he was able to take in a college basketball game last season, now rookie sensation VJ Edgecombe was one of the players who reinforced that enjoyment Adelman gets from simply watching.

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts after getting knocked down in the third quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

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For the second time this season, Tyrese Maxey has been named the NBA's Eastern Conference Player of the Week.

Nov 22, 2021; Sacramento, California, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Charles Bassey (23) questions the call after a play against the Sacramento Kings during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Kelley L Cox-Imagn Images

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Teams can begin signing players to 10-day contracts on Monday, and the Sixers figure to take advantage of that quickly.

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VJ Edgecombe has the Sixers looking like a legitimate threat to upend the Eastern Conference hierarchy.

Jan 3, 2026; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) shoots the ball defended by Philadelphia 76ers guard Vj Edgecombe (77) in the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-Imagn Images

VJ Edgecombe dropped jaws yet again, and the Sixers capped an impressive road trip with a victory in Madison Square Garden on Saturday.

Nov 12, 2024; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) controls the ball against New York Knicks center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the first quarter at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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The Sixers are looking to win their third straight game and could be facing a shorthanded Knicks team.

Dec 4, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) talks with center Joel Embiid (21) during the second quarter of a game against the Golden State Warriors at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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Joel Embiid no longer has to carry the Sixers every night, which is a long overdue development.

Jan 1, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) celebrates making a three point basket against the Dallas Mavericks during the second half at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Tyrese Maxey went for 34 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds.

Dec 30, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) shoots as Memphis Grizzlies center Jock Landale (31) defends during the second quarter at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Sixers will ring in 2026 with a New Year's Day visit with the Dallas Mavericks and Joel Embiid is listed as 'probable' on the game's initial injury report.

Dec 30, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard VJ Edgecombe (77) hit a game winning three over Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) during overtime at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Petre Thomas-Imagn Images

The Sixers can finally put a victory on tape for the trio of Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey and Paul George with a thriller in Memphis on Tuesday night.

Dec 26, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) enters the United Center before a game against the Chicago Bulls. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images

On SI analyzed 20 different metrics to determine whether the Sixers are, in fact, better without Embiid.

Dec 20, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey (0) reacts to his three point score against the Dallas Mavericks during the fourth quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

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There's a real case to be made that Tyrese Maxey has been one of the NBA's six best guards this season.

Dec 23, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) looks on against the Brooklyn Nets during the first quarter at Xfinity Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-Imagn Images

Embiid is in danger of missing his second straight game due to a right ankle sprain along with his standard "right knee injury management."

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Six Thoughts: Sixers Give One Away Against Raptors Despite Maxey's Heroics

Six Thoughts: Sixers Give One Away Against Raptors Despite Maxey's Heroics

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