76ers guard Tyrese Maxey enters season with new shoe and No. 12 ranking
The gist
76ers guard Tyrese Maxey averaged 28.3 points last season and was ranked the No. 12 player for 2027.
His first signature shoe and a healthy Joel Embiid shape Philadelphia's title hopes.
How it unfolded
- May 2026Maxey became a father, welcoming a daughter.
- Oct 2, 2026His signature New Balance Maxey V1 shoe launched on the New Balance app, a day after he said his phone was lighting up with texts from people eager to order it.
- Oct 15, 2026At a Camden, N.J. media availability, Maxey said health is making the difference this season, unlike last year when Paul George was hurt, Jared McCain was out and Joel Embiid had limited preseason practice.