Sources: Pelicans vying to acquire 76ers’ Okafor

The Philadelphia 76ers have ruled out Tyrese Maxey for the remainder of the 24-25 season with a finger tendon injury. Maxey hasn’t played since March 3rd to rehab the injury.

Maxey finishes the season with averages of 26.3 points, 3.3 rebounds and 6.1 assists.

Maxey and the Sixers signed a five-year, $204 million deal this past offseason after he was the NBA’s Most Improved Player.

The Sixers have previously ruled out Joel Embiid and Paul George for the remainder of the season. Philadelphia owes a top-6 protected pick to the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Free agent wing Paul George will begin free agency on Sunday afternoon/evening by meeting with three different teams. George will meet with his current team, the LA Clippers, as well as the Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic.

The Clippers have full Bird rights for George and can sign him to a four-year, $221.1 million contract. George could also work out an extension with the Clippers prior to the current league year ending at midnight on July 1. In a new deal with LA, George could get a no-trade clause, but he would not be eligible for one by extending with the Clippers.

The Philadelphia 76ers and Orlando Magic would both be suitors for George using their cap space. Both teams are in position to offer George a four-year maximum deal worth $212.2 million.