At the start of last season, the Philadelphia 76ers found themselves front and center in another star trade. Following an ugly offseason saga with James Harden, he was dealt to the LA Clippers for an assortment of assets.

Celtics guard Derrick White left in the first half of Boston’s matchup with Philadelphia on Thursday night with a dental injury that was reminiscent of the one he suffered last year in the NBA Finals.

After missing Wednesday night's 128-118 win over the Portland Trail Blazers due to injury, Jayson Tatum made his return on Thursday as the Boston Celtics hosted the Philadelphia 76ers.

Sixers guard Tyrese Maxey, who was already dealing with a finger injury, left the game against Portland midway through the third quarter after appearing to hurt his back during a fall. Maxey got up and went to the locker room after falling and didn't return. He finished with five points and six assists in 23 minutes in the loss.

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The Philadelphia 76ers have announced some concerning Tyrese Maxey news ahead of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.