This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/76ers/onsi as NBA World Questions Tyrese Maxey’s Minutes in 76ers’ Loss vs Cavaliers. When it comes to Tyrese Maxey, Nick Nurse has been relying on the young veteran to put in long shifts each time he stops onto the floor.

Tyrese Maxey and the Philadelphia 76ers evaluate their first real road trip of the season while highlighting the competitiveness brought to the floor.

Tyrese Maxey recalled inviting the entire team to an early morning workout, but only VJ Edgecombe and Trenton Wofford showed up.

Tyrese Maxey has made strides every year of his career, from coming off the bench for the Philadelphia 76ers to earning an All-Star nod and being named Most Improve Player a year ago.

CHICAGO -- Philadelphia 76ers rookie VJ Edgecombe has gotten off to a great start to his NBA career. The No. 3 overall pick is averaging 19.1 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists through the first seven games of his career. He has been terrific and has shown off a high basketball IQ on the floor.

The Philadelphia 76ers are the feel-good story of the young NBA season. The depression of Joel Embiid's real-time demise and the buyer's remorse on Paul George's contract have been pushed into the shadows as the league's most electric young backcourt has stepped into the spotlight.

While the Birthday boy put up points, Tyrese Maxey couldn't will the Philadelphia 76ers to a win over the Chicago Bulls.