Earlier this week, The Athletic’s Shams Charania reported that Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey “is set to return to the lineup as soon as Friday in New Orleans.” That seems to be materializing.
As of Thursday’s 4:30 p.m. EST injury report, Maxey is listed as probable for Friday’s Sixers-Pelicans game. Due to a left foot fracture, he’s been out the past 18 contests. His arrival will give the Sixers their Opening Night starting lineup for the first time since Oct. 29 and just the seventh time all season. Although, it does seem like Maxey could come off the bench while he’s adhering to a minutes restriction in the early stages of his return.