When the Sixers and Knicks face off at Madison Square Garden, chaos and intensity typically ensue. That was no different on Friday night.

Tyrese Maxey doesn't look like he'll play against the Hawks, but Joel Embiid could suit up despite his current playing schedule.

The Philadelphia 76ers will be without guard Tyrese Maxey for Sunday night’s game against the Atlanta Hawks, according to the team’s official injury report. Maxey (illness) also missed Friday’s matchup with the Indiana Pacers, a 115-105 Sixers victory.

Kicking off the week with a collection of Sixers notes, from the latest example of Tyrese Maxey's improvement to NBA trade rumors beginning to swirl.

The best NBA player props for December 19 feature stars players like Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey, among others.