Tyrese Maxey returned from a hamstring injury to join Joel Embiid, who has played in only four games, and Paul George, who has appeared in eight. All three took their place in Philadelphia's starting lineup for the first time this season against the Memphis Grizzlies.

Amid early season woes, the Philadelphia 76ers were dealt another blow on Wednesday. Star forward Paul George exited the Sixers' matchup with the

Philadelphia 76ers forward Paul George has a bone bruise on his left knee and will miss two games, the team said.