Payne finished Tuesday's 139-129 win over the Grizzlies with 32 points (9-10 FG, 8-8 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 10 assists, three rebounds, three assists and two blocks over 30 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

The 76ers received the devastating news before Tuesday's game that Tyrese Maxey will miss at least the next three weeks due to a tendon injury in his right pinkie finger. The absence of the two-time All-Star opened the door for opportunities for Payne, who gave the Sixers a much-needed spark off the bench after starting Monday's game against the Hornets. The move out of the starting five didn't impact the veteran southpaw, who proceeded to record career highs in points and three-pointers made. He missed just one of his 10 field-goal attempts and also got his teammates involved with a game-high 10 dimes for his first double-double since April 2024. Whether he comes off the bench or starts, it appears as though Payne will benefit the most from Maxey's absence in terms of production and opportunities.

Toppin will start Tuesday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

With Pascal Siakam (knee) out, Toppin will return to the first unit. He has yet to play more than 11 minutes through five appearances (two starts) since returning from a four-month absence and will likely remain on a strict minutes restriction Tuesday.

Jones will start Tuesday's game against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.

EDGE Analysis

Jones will step into the starting lineup Tuesday with Andrew Nembhard (back) out of commission. Jones had recently fallen out of the team's rotation, but he should receive plenty of looks with the Pacers navigating a thin backcourt.

Jerome was assessed two technical fouls and ejected with 1:18 remaining in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 139-129 loss to the 76ers, Austin Krell of OnPattison.com reports. He finished with 26 points (10-20 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight assists and two rebounds in 25 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Jerome dropped a team-high 26 points before being ejected late in the fourth after arguing with the officials. He has scored 20-plus points in back-to-back appearances and will look to extend that streak against Dallas on Thursday.

Richard is starting Tuesday's game against the Bulls, Dalton Johnson of NBC Sports Bay Area reports.

EDGE Analysis

Richard will draw the start at shooting guard with De'Anthony Melton (thigh) sidelined Tuesday evening. This will mark his first start since Feb. 25, when he dropped 21 points in 30 minutes against Memphis.

Okoro (knee) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro was added to the injury report an hour before tipoff and ruled out shortly thereafter due to a right knee issue. His next opportunity to play will come Thursday against the Lakers. With the 25-year-old wing joining multiple teammates on the sidelines, Leonard Miller and Rob Dillingham are likely to see increased playing time.

James (hip/foot) won't play Tuesday against the Timberwolves, Mike Trudell of Spectrum SportsNet reports.

EDGE Analysis

James will miss a third straight matchup while dealing with a right hip contusion and arthritis in his left foot. With the superstar forward sidelined, look for Rui Hachimura, Jake LaRavia and Jarred Vanderbilt to see more chances Tuesday.

Brown has been ejected from Tuesday's game against San Antonio after picking up two technical fouls, Gary Washburn of The Boston Globe reports. He'll finish the night with eight points (4-8 FG), two rebounds, seven assists and one steal in 15 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Brown was upset about a no-call on the offensive end during the second quarter, and he was subsequently tossed from the game. It'll be up to Baylor Scheierman and Hugo Gonzalez to pick up the slack in the backcourt with Brown done for the evening.

Okoro (knee) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Okoro was added to the injury report an hour before tipoff due to right knee pain and will presumably go through his pregame warmup before a final decision on his availability is made. If he's ultimately ruled out, Leonard Miller and Rob Dillingham would likely see a bump in playing time.

Melton (thigh) is out for Tuesday's game against the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

The initial plan was for Melton to play in the second half of the team's back-to-back for the first time this season, but Golden State has since decided otherwise. Look for Gary Payton and Will Richard to see an uptick in minutes with Melton sidelined.