76ers’ Tyrese Maxey makes announcement on trade after NBA Draft Lottery rumors

Billy Heyen

76ers’ Tyrese Maxey makes announcement on trade after NBA Draft Lottery rumors image

Tyrese Maxey isn't going anywhere.

The Philadelphia 76ers have quickly been thrown into trade rumors after lucking out and winning the No. 3 pick in June's NBA Draft as part of the lottery earlier this week.

They've been linked to names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and even a fascinating trade-up possibility to try to get the No. 1 pick and Cooper Flagg.

But Maxey's social media activity late Tuesday night shows us that he's in Philly for the long haul.

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The 76ers are coming off an underwhelming season that featured injuries and poor performances most of the way across the board.

Maxey was the main exception, shining as a lead guard whenever he was on the floor.

Philadelphia's future successes will depend in part on a healthy Joel Embiid, a return to health for Jared McCain, and a solid pick at No. 3 in the draft.

Maxey will remain right at the heart of it no matter who is around him.

76ers fans can breathe easy knowing they've got their on-court leader bought in fully to what they're doing. He clearly wants to win for the city, and that's exactly what your superstar has to desire. 

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Billy Heyen

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle