The Philadelphia 76ers have announced some concerning Tyrese Maxey news ahead of their game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Boston plays the Philadelphia 76ers after Payton Pritchard scored 43 points in the Boston Celtics' 128-118 win against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Maxey (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics. Maxey will miss a second straight game for the 76ers as he continues to deal with a back strain. Quentin Grimes will likely be the player the team leans on to pick up the slack in the backcourt as a starter,