Tyrese Maxey ranks No. 12 player ahead of 2026-27 NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 5:15 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Tyrese Maxey of the Philadelphia 76ers is ranked as the 12th-best player in the NBA as the 2026-27 season approaches. In the previous season, he averaged 28.3 points, 6.6 assists, and 4.1 rebounds over 70 games, earning his second All-Star selection. His performance is pivotal for the Sixers, who aim to contend for the championship following roster upgrades. Maxey leads a team featuring LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, along with a healthy Joel Embiid. The 76ers will begin their season on Tuesday against the New York Knicks.
- •Maxey averaged 28.3 points, 6.6 assists last season.
- •He ranked fifth in points per game during 2025-26.
- •The 76ers open the season on Tuesday against the Knicks.
- •LeBron James and Jaylen Brown are new additions to the roster.
- •Joel Embiid's return to health supports the team's championship goals.
- 5:15 PMYahoo Sports — Sixers star Tyrese Maxey ranked No. 12 player in the league for 2027
"Philadelphia 76ers star Tyrese Maxey comes in ranked as the 12th-best player heading into the 2026-27 season.
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