PHILADELPHIA -- The Philadelphia 76ers have had at least one representative in the All-Star game every year since 2018. That is when Joel Embiid made his first All-Star game and then Tyrese Maxey joined him in the All-Star ranks in 2024.

The 76ers won’t have an NBA All-Star for the first time in eight seasons. Joel Embiid, Paul George, and Tyrese Maxey were not among the players named as Eastern Conference All-Star reserves Thursday on TNT’s NBA Tip-Off show.

A big reason for the Sixers being able to turn things around a bit is the role players stepping up to help Tyrese Maxey get the job done. Eric Gordon, especially, has been fantastic. After shooting only 27.