Philadelphia 76ers Guard Tyrese Maxey Named Starter In 2026 NBA All-Star Game

CBS Philadelphia

January 20, 226

Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey was named a starter for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game in Los Angeles next month. Maxey becomes the first Sixers guard since Allen Iverson in 2010 to be selected as a starter.

Maxey will start alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo (Milwaukee Bucks), Jaylen Brown (Boston Celtics), Jalen Brunson (New York Knicks) and Cade Cunningham (Detroit Pistons) on the East.

The 25-year-old is having a career season for the Sixers, posting career highs in points (30.3), assists (6.7), rebounds (4.4), steals (1.9) and blocks (1.0). He's one of three players in the NBA and the only one in the East to average at least 30 points and 6 assists.

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