76ers' Maxey Injury Boosts Thunder's Draft
What happened
Tyrese Maxey's injury threatens the 76ers' playoff hopes, potentially benefiting the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a conditional draft pick.
Why it matters
Maxey's injury occurred on November 17 against the Milwaukee Bucks, with initial reports suggesting a fracture in his left foot. He has been out since then. The 76ers' pick is protected 1-14 in 2024, 1-12 in 2025 and 1-8 in 2026. If the 76ers' pick doesn't convey by 2026, it becomes two second-round picks. With Maxey sidelined, the 76ers' chances of having a worse record increase, potentially improving the Thunder's odds of acquiring a better draft pick. As of now, the Thunder have a 1.7% chance of getting the Sixers’ lottery pick.
Key numbers
- Tyrese Maxey's injury threatens the 76ers' playoff hopes, potentially benefiting the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a conditional draft pick.
- Maxey's injury occurred on November 17 against the Milwaukee Bucks, with initial reports suggesting a fracture in his left foot.
- The 76ers' pick is protected 1-14 in 2024, 1-12 in 2025 and 1-8 in 2026.
- If the 76ers' pick doesn't convey by 2026, it becomes two second-round picks.
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What happened in 76ers' Maxey Injury Boosts Thunder's Draft?
Tyrese Maxey's injury threatens the 76ers' playoff hopes, potentially benefiting the Oklahoma City Thunder due to a conditional draft pick.
Why does 76ers' Maxey Injury Boosts Thunder's Draft matter?
Maxey's injury occurred on November 17 against the Milwaukee Bucks, with initial reports suggesting a fracture in his left foot. He has been out since then. The 76ers' pick is protected 1-14 in 2024, 1-12 in 2025 and 1-8 in 2026. If the 76ers' pick doesn't convey by 2026, it becomes two second-round picks. With Maxey sidelined, the 76ers' chances of having a worse record increase, potentially improving the Thunder's odds of acquiring a better draft pick. As of now, the Thunder have a 1.7% chance of getting the Sixers’ lottery pick.
