PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 22: Tyrese Maxey #0 and LeBron James #23 of the Philadelphia 76ers react during the fourth quarter of a game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
With four games in the bag, the Philadelphia 76ers should be feeling pretty good about themselves.
Although their most recent game against the Detroit Pistons resulted in a loss, the Sixers still started the season with a 3-1 record.
On Monday, October 26, the NBA announced that Tyrese Maxey was also the Eastern Conference Player of the Week.
GettyPHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – OCTOBER 22: LeBron James #23 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on during the third quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Xfinity Mobile Arena on October 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Emilee Chinn/Getty Images)
76ers Star LeBron James Celebrates Tyrese Maxey’s Big News
Sharing the spotlight with Memphis Grizzlies standout Ty Jerome, Tyrese Maxey becomes the first Player of the Week from the East.
The 25-year-old guard was on the floor for the first four games of the Sixers’ season, clocking in for an average of 37.8 minutes per game.
So far, Maxey is impressing the league, and his superstar teammate, LeBron James.
“YESSIR!!!!!! 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿,” James wrote on Instagram, while resharing the the Sixers’ official announcement of the news.
Tyrese Maxey’s 2026-2027 NBA Season So Far
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers drives to the basket during the third quarter of the game against Mikal Bridges #25 of the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)
When the 76ers opened up the season against the New York Knicks, Maxey checked in for just under 40 minutes. He shot 47.4% from the field, scoring 28 points.
The veteran star also dished out five assists, while continuing to play a point guard role next to the team’s star acquisitions.
GettyNEW YORK, NEW YORK – OCTOBER 20: LeBron James #23 and Tyrese Maxey #0 of the Philadelphia 76ers shake hands during the first quarter of the game against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on October 20, 2026 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Caleb Bowlin/Getty Images)
Against the Cleveland Cavaliers, Maxey exceeded 30 points for the first time this season, notching his season-high of six assists and shooting over 50% from the field.
Then, over the next two games, Maxey led the team in scoring against the Milwaukee Bucks and the Detroit Pistons.
Through four games, Maxey has posted averages of 28.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks.
Justin Grasso Justin Grasso is an NBA/NFL reporter, covering trending league news, transactions, injuries, and player developments. He is a credentialed journalist with nearly a decade of insider access. More about Justin Grasso
With four games in the bag, the Philadelphia 76ers should be feeling pretty good about themselves.Although their most recent game against the Detroit Pistons resulted in a loss, the Sixers still started the season with a 3-1 record.On Monday, October 26, the NBA announced that Tyrese Maxey was also the Eastern Conference Player of the […]
