What happened: Philadelphia 76ers guard Tyrese Maxey received birthday greetings from his teammates on Wednesday. The team shared celebratory messages for the guard during the opening stretch of the 2026-27 regular season.

Why it matters: Maxey has served as the central piece of Philadelphia's offense, helping guide the team to a 7-1 start. His backcourt production follows Philadelphia's recent 126-107 win against the Chicago Bulls.

What to watch: Philadelphia continues regular-season play aiming to maintain its position atop the conference standings.