Former 76ers Guard Dealing With Familiar Injury on Warriors

Tyrese Maxey's Return To The Court Timetable Is Unknown

Former Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey is dealing with a small fracture in his left foot, the Golden State Warriors announced Tuesday.

The injury occurred during the Warriors' 125-113 preseason loss to the Los Angeles Lakers on Monday night. Maxey played 18 minutes and scored 9 points before leaving the game with the injury.

An MRI on Tuesday confirmed the fracture, and the Warriors said Maxey will be reevaluated in two weeks.

The Same Injury That Ended Maxey's Season Last Year

The injury is the same one that ended Maxey's season last year. He suffered a small fracture in his left foot in March 2022 and missed the final 18 games of the regular season and the playoffs.

Maxey had been playing well for the Warriors in the preseason, averaging 14.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists in three games.

Maxey's Absence Will Be A Blow To The Warriors' Backcourt

Maxey's absence will be a blow to the Warriors' backcourt. He was expected to be a key contributor this season, along with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Jordan Poole.

The Warriors will likely have to rely more on Poole and Donte DiVincenzo in Maxey's absence.

Conclusion

Maxey's injury is a setback for the Warriors, but it is not a major one. He is expected to miss only a few weeks, and he should be back to full strength by the start of the regular season.

In the meantime, the Warriors will have to find a way to replace Maxey's production. Poole and DiVincenzo are both capable players, but they will need to step up in Maxey's absence.