But Maxey credits his ascent into the player he is today to his former mentor and teammate, a former league MVP who showed him the ropes when it comes to being an NBA star. Maxey told The Athletic's Law Murray just how important former 76ers teammate James Harden has been to him throughout his career.

Tyrese Maxey delivered another monster performance, pouring in 39 points as the Philadelphia 76ers stormed back late to defeat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 110-108 on Monday night.

The Sixers guard, a noted dog lover, ran a pair of pups through the agility course at this weekend’s show in Oaks.

Harden played two seasons with the Sixers and became a mentor of sorts to Maxey, who was then still trying to establish himself in the league. When the former was traded to the Clippers, Maxey assumed the role of lead guard and blossomed into the player that he is now.

Many fantasy managers had high hopes for Maxey before the season began, and he's lived up to the hype thus far.

PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers were able to knock off the Boston Celtics 102-100 on Tuesday to improve to 7-4 on the season. The Sixers received great efforts from up and down the roster, but a big lift has come from veteran Andre Drummond in the midst of Joel Embiid being in and out of the lineup.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Tyrese Maxey are looking to build on their 4-2 record at home on Monday night against the Los Angeles Clippers. The Clippers lost Bra