Los Angeles Clippers forward Nic Batum gives his thoughts on the rise of Philadelphia 76ers teammate Tyrese Maxey.

Tyrese Maxey gives a vote of confidence to Philadelphia 76ers forward Kelly Oubre Jr amid the Paul George suspension.

Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid saved the 76ers from another embarrassing loss. But for a while, the on-court action was secondary because of a report that Giannis Antetokounmpo wants to play with Maxey.

Tyrese Maxey had 29 points and eight steals after being named an All-Star starter for the first time in a 113-104 win over the Pacers.

In a game that had plenty of surprising headlines surrounding it off the court, the Philadelphia 76ers rattled off their fourth straight win as they thrashed the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers in a 128-113 final on Monday night.

After Tyrese Maxey received his first All-Star Game starting nod on Monday, he spoke about his rising profile around the NBA. On Tuesday morning, news broke of another sign of his star growing.

The NBA announced Saturday that George was suspended for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, a decision that will sideline the nine-time All-Star until March 25 and remove him from nearly the entirety of Philadelphia’s playoff push. However, Tyrese Maxey is standing firm behind his teammate.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are blown out by the Charlotte Hornets on the road on Monday afternoon.

The 76ers raced out to a 38-19 lead in the first quarter and eventually secured a 128-113 victory over the Clippers.