Heading into their Monday night matchup against the Atlanta Hawks, the Sixers weren’t sure if they would be facing the star guard Trae Young. Leading up to the matchup, the Hawks listed Young as questionable due to a left quad contusion.
Philadelphia aims to stop its six-game road skid with a win against Atlanta. Monday's meeting is the first of the season for the two squads.
“The Atlanta Hawks will need to aggressively improve the roster this summer, as Trae Young can become an unrestricted free agent in 2026,” Swartz wrote. “As good as the four-time All-Star is, Young is probably best suited to be a No. 2 option on a championship team rather than a leading man.”
The Atlanta Hawks and Philadelphia 76ers are missing several notable players, including top-scoring point guards Trae Young and Tyrese Maxey.
Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young capped off an excellent week in the NBA with a 36-point, eight-assist game in a 120-118 win over the Indiana Pacers on
The Hawks didn't have Trae Young or Caris LeVert on Monday, but it didn't keep them from a third straight win.