Maxey, 24, already is an All-Star, the NBA’s reigning Most Improved Player and a 27-points-per-game scorer. But Embiid is without a timeline for his return, and when he isn’t present, even as Maxey has emerged as a top-notch player over the past few seasons, the 7-footer has dragged any shot at victory with him.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers are ready to work with young big man Adem Bona as he continues to develop in his rookie season.