Nothing seems to be going right for the Philadelphia 76ers this season. Who would’ve thought they’d stumble into one of the worst starts in franchise history? A 2-11 record—yikes! But that’s not even the real kicker. Their so-called golden trio—Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and Paul George—haven’t shared the court once. The frustration? It’s bubbling over, especially after Monday’s rough 106-89 loss to the Miami Heat. Philly fans, breathe… or try to.

The 76ers’ fourth straight loss hit like a gut punch, leaving the locker room tense. Veteran guard Kyle Lowry wasted no time, calling an emergency team meeting—part heart-to-heart, part intervention. The room buzzed with accountability, players, and coaches taking turns calling out the glaring cracks in their game. But the mic-drop moment came from 24-year-old point guard Tyrese Maxey. The rising star, a rare bright spot for the team, pointed his finger at none other than the 2022-23 MVP, Joel Embiid. His gripe? Embiid’s chronic lateness, which Maxey claimed was dragging down the locker room vibe and throwing off the rhythm for everyone—players and coaches alike.

Soon after the meeting bits went viral across the media, silence fell from The Process’ side. But, Tyrese Maxey took responsibility to confront the gripping thoughts of why he chose to say what he said.

“I wanted to speak up,” Maxey said. “I felt the need to do that because I wanted to share that we are better than what we have shown on the floor. There was a lot said, but it is what it is. We said what we had to say and we have to figure out a way to move on to the rest of the season. Everyone understands what’s at stake. Everyone is feeling the hurt.” The Athletic reported Tyrese’s honest confession and it looks like his dedication to the team and his raw emotions are all over the place.

Especially when he’s unable to play with a hamstring strain since November 4. When will he return? The team has yet to disclose the timeline. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers HC Nick Nurse finally has something to say.

Tyrese Maxey’s head coach, Nick Nurse spoke of the brutality in the team meeting

The Philadelphia 76ers are taking hits from all sides, and it’s not just Tyrese Maxey feeling the sting. The team’s battle isn’t just on the court—it’s in the training room too. Injuries and illnesses have turned their lineup into a game of musical chairs. Joel Embiid was out for 10 straight games thanks to knee management, with a recent illness keeping him sidelined again. Tyrese Maxey? Benched since early November nursing a hamstring strain. It’s a stormy stretch for the Sixers, and everyone’s feeling it. But finally, Head Coach Nick Nurse decided it was time to address the chaos, and he didn’t hold back.

“We need to start winning, and there is no doubt about that,” Nurse said. “Last night’s meeting was brutally honest. Everybody wants the team to succeed and right now we’re not. We’re losing and there’s all kinds of issues and reasons for why, and we’re trying to get it taken care of. We knew at the beginning of the season that we needed to be healthy and we needed to have some things come together quickly.”

He added: “So far, none of that has happened. So, I think everybody just needed to get these things on the table, and I think in that sense, last night’s meeting was a step for us in the right direction.” The 76ers are facing the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday and it is a crucial match, to begin with. Tyrese Maxey’s name in the starting lineup seems most unlikely, but Joel Embiid is said to be fit enough to play his third game of the season.

The Sixers are in desperate need of a spark, and Wednesday’s showdown against the Grizzlies might just be their chance to reignite. With Embiid back and a locker room freshly aired out, the pressure’s on to turn things around. Maxey’s voice has echoed, Nurse has spoken, and Philly fans are holding their breath. Will this be the night the Sixers finally stop the bleeding? Stay tuned—because it’s now or never for Philly to prove they’ve still got fight left in them.