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Tyrese Maxey is proving he’s still the top option on the 76ers

The summer moves were elite, but Tyrese Maxey is still the No. 1 option on the Philadelphia 76ers.

Published: Monday, 2 November 2026 at 12:15 AM
Tyrese Maxey is proving he’s still the top option on the 76ers
Key Things to Know
  • The Sixer Sense argues Tyrese Maxey remains the Philadelphia 76ers' top option despite major offseason additions.
  • Maxey scored 38 points, four rebounds, and four assists in a win over the Charlotte Hornets.
  • Both LeBron James and Joel Embiid missed Saturday's victory due to injuries.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Jack Simone of The Sixer Sense argues that Tyrese Maxey remains the Philadelphia 76ers' top option despite major roster additions. Maxey reinforced this status with a standout performance on Saturday, leading Philadelphia to a close victory over the Charlotte Hornets while LeBron James and Joel Embiid were both sidelined with injuries.

Simone highlights Maxey's 38-point display on 13-of-23 shooting from the field as evidence of his role as the team's primary offensive engine. Despite the offseason arrivals of James and Jaylen Brown, the writer asserts that Maxey remains Philadelphia's best scoring option.

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