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Sixers players, coaches open up on Tyrese Maxey’s work at point guard
Following an offseason full of rumors and a stalemate between Ben Simmons and the front office, the Philadelphia 76ers had a lot of eyes on them heading into the season. While Simmons has rejoined the team, he has stated he is not mentally ready to take the court yet, leaving a hole at point guard […] The post Sixers players, coaches open up on Tyrese Maxey’s work at point guard appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Oct 21, 2021
Sixers’ rotation is uneven with Ben Simmons sitting out
Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/ The Sixers need to swing a trade. The Ben Simmons-less Sixers got their season started with a bang in a 20-point win down in New Orleans. Joel Embiid played well and was able to rest the majority of the fourth quarter. The team’s Night Shift bench crew balled out. Tyrese Maxey stepped into a legitimate starting role and casually dropped a 20-7-5 stat line. The Sixers’ rotation still has a hole sucking up $33 million. I’ve made it abundantly clear that the Sixers need to trade away Simmons. Removing that toxicity from the franchise and...
Liberty Ballers Oct 20, 2021
Sixers Bell Ringer: Furkan Korkmaz’s fourth-quarter flurry fuels Philly to blowout victory
Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports My, oh my, what a performance that was from the sweet-shooting wing. A pair of second-half runs, one at 22-4 and another at 22-8, fueled the Philadelphia 76ers to a 117-97 rout of the New Orleans Pelicans as both teams kicked off the 2021-22 regular season Wednesday evening. After entering the break knotted at 53, the Sixers outscored the Pelicans 64-44 in the final 24 minutes. They were primarily led by Furkan Korkmaz’s fourth-quarter flurry, but guys like Tobias Harris and Tyrese Maxey chipped in as well down the stretch. It’s time...
The Sixer Sense Oct 20, 2021
What can the Sixers expect from the sophomore players?
Heading into this NBA season, more and more Sixers fans are raising their expectations for the Philadelphia 76ers’ young players. They’re right to have those expectations too. Tyrese Maxey, Isaiah Joe, and Paul Reed, the three selections from the 2020 NBA Draft, have all come into this preseason and shown exactly what they can bring […] What can the Sixers expect from the sophomore players? - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Oct 14, 2021
Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey opens up on adapting to point guard role
Heading into Philadelphia 76ers training camp, Sixers coach Doc Rivers had a major hole to fill in his starting lineup. With Ben Simmons still holding out at the time, he needed a replacement at the point guard position. Throughout the preseason, we saw Shake Milton and Tyrese Maxey each get a chance to prove their […] The post Sixers’ Tyrese Maxey opens up on adapting to point guard role appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Oct 12, 2021
Podcast: How will Doc Rivers split the minutes at point guard & the Sixers/Ben Simmons saga continues
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via In the latest episode of Out of Site, Adio Royster and Jas Kang discuss the point guard position and touch on the news that Ben Simmons is back in Philly. The preseason is over, but let’s face it, the news and conversations never stop on this website. The Philadelphia 76ers continued their preseason with a win over the Brooklyn Nets. Unfortunately, neither Tyrese Maxey nor Shake Milton played in last night’s game, so what do we have to go on at the point guard position? Paul Hudrick wrote a column about the idea of a point...
The Sixer Sense Oct 12, 2021
GRADES: Shorthanded Sixers scorch Nets in preseason
On a night where Ben Simmons made his return to the team, albeit mid-game and still lacking clarity, the Sixers backcourt played masterfully. Tobias Harris, Tyrese Maxey, Seth Curry, Matisse Thybulle, Shake Milton, and even Grant Riller were all out for an assortment of reasons and yet it did not matter. Isaiah Joe and Furkan […] GRADES: Shorthanded Sixers scorch Nets in preseason - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Oct 11, 2021
The Gastroenteritis Blues: (84) Ben Simmons is Back in Philly (Boo) and Isaiah Joe is Untouchable
Photo by David Dow/NBAE via On today’s episode of The Gastroenteritis Blues, Steve, Emily and Dan react to the news of the day: Ben Simmons is back in Philadelphia. Is this anything more than Daryl Morey successfully calling Ben & Klutch’s bluff? Will he be ‘injured’? Will he actually return to play for the Sixers? They round up the surrounding reports on the topic and try to absorb what this means for their beloved Sixers. On a more lighthearted note, the preseason Sixers have been lots of fun. Joel Embiid looks phenomenal, Tyrese Maxey is the future, and...
The Sixer Sense Oct 11, 2021
Sixers: Andre Drummond suffers the most if Ben Simmons returns
After a somewhat dramatic holdout, it appears that there’s a strong possibility that Ben Simmons could return to the Sixers. If he does indeed reunite with the Philadelphia 76ers, there’s one player in particular who would suffer the most from the All-Star’s return. It’s not superstar Joel Embiid or second year point guard Tyrese Maxey. […] Sixers: Andre Drummond suffers the most if Ben Simmons returns - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
The Sixer Sense Oct 9, 2021
Philadelphia 76ers: Should Elfrid Payton be a potential trade target?
The Philadelphia 76ers are in a tough spot with Ben Simmons holding out for a trade. Not only does this brings bad publicity, but more importantly it will impact their production on the court at the point guard position. Currently, the Sixers only have second-year score first point guard Tyrese Maxey and fourth-year combo guard […] Philadelphia 76ers: Should Elfrid Payton be a potential trade target? - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
ClutchPoints Oct 8, 2021
Tyrese Maxey’s best role for Sixers amid Ben Simmons trade fiasco
In light of Ben Simmons’ holdout from the Philadelphia 76ers, Doc Rivers has some tweaking to do within his rotations before the regular season kicks off in just over a week. Through two preseason games, there is still no clear decision on who will start at point guard for the Sixers moving forward. As things […] The post Tyrese Maxey’s best role for Sixers amid Ben Simmons trade fiasco appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Oct 8, 2021
Sam Cassell: The mastermind behind Tyrese Maxey’s development
With Ben Simmons remaining absent from the Philadelphia 76ers, Doc Rivers has been tasked with finding a new floor general for his starting lineup. Through two preseason games, we have seen Tyrese Maxey and Shake Milton get an opportunity to run with the starters. Both guards are up for the challenge, but there will be […] The post Sam Cassell: The mastermind behind Tyrese Maxey’s development appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Liberty Ballers Oct 8, 2021
Is there a point guard competition? Depends who you ask or how you look at it
Photo by Jesse D. Garrabrant/NBAE via There may or may not be a competition for the starting point guard spot — and it may or may not matter. Tyrese Maxey got the start at point guard in the first preseason game on Monday. It was Shake Milton’s turn to run the team against Toronto on Thursday. With Ben Simmons continuing to hold out, is there a competition to take his spot with the first unit? Well, that depends on who you ask. “Just looking at different guys,” Doc Rivers said postgame when asked about Milton starting. “I liked him. I thought he played well....
The Sixer Sense Oct 2, 2021
Sixers: Pros and cons of starting Shake Milton
With training camp commencing, the Ben Simmons holdout has officially begun. In his absence it seems everyone assumes Tyrese Maxey will step into the Sixers‘ starting lineup in just his second NBA season. However, Shake Milton might have something to say about that. Last we saw Shake Milton, he was starting the fourth quarter of […] Sixers: Pros and cons of starting Shake Milton - The Sixer Sense - The Sixer Sense - A Philadelphia 76ers Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Liberty Ballers Sep 30, 2021
Podcast: Interview with Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey
Photo by Kevin C. Cox/ The Sixers have high expectations for Maxey going into his second NBA season. Although the Sixers season ended with a devastating loss, one bright spot did emerge from the postseason. Guard Tyrese Maxey showcased his potential throughout the regular season. After a slow start to his pro career, the 6-2, 200-pound Texas native averaged 8 points and 2 assists while shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc during his rookie year. Head coach Doc Rivers began trusting Maxey more and more as the season wore on. With the Sixers holding the No. 1 seed...
