Maxey’s continued growth is essential to create scoring depth and facilitate the offense when Embiid or George are rested, tying the guard rotation together.

Maxey carried the scoring load when Embiid and George were limited, posting a career-high 26.3 ppg. He learned to manipulate double teams and improve decision-making, signaling a higher fantasy ceiling if usage remains high and Philly provides better spacing alongside Embiid.

Maxey set up Edgecombe for the highlight dunk and displayed early chemistry with the rookie, signaling a productive backcourt pairing. His mix of scoring and playmaking could unlock Edgecombe’s role while sustaining Philadelphia’s aggressive pace and shooting spreads in preseason.

Maxey began slowly against Brunson but showed the potential to anchor the offense with mid-range confidence and trips to the line, hinting at comfortable rhythm once the rust wears off and the offense runs through his reads.

Maxey anchors the starting lineup, with Nurse seeking a strong Maxey–Edgecombe connective pairing to accelerate the offense and pace.