The Atlanta Hawks will enter Tuesday’s NBA Cup matchup against the Washington Wizards without Trae Young, who remains sidelined with a right knee MCL sprain.
Luke Kennard is listed as questionable with left hip inflammation, while N’Faly Dante, Nikola Djurisic, Caleb Houstan, and Eli John Ndiaye are all unavailable due to G League assignments.
Washington will be without Tre Johnson, out with a left hip flexor strain, while Marvin Bagley III and Kyshawn George are questionable with a right hip contusion and illness, respectively. These absences could significantly affect Washington’s rotation, especially with the team currently enduring a 14-game losing streak.
Atlanta has won its last two games, defeating the Pelicans 115-98 and falling to the Spurs 135-126. The Hawks’ balanced attack has been led by Jalen Johnson, averaging 22.4 points, 9.6 rebounds, and seven assists per game, with Kristaps Porzingis (18.4 PPG) and Nickeil Alexander-Walker (19.3 PPG) providing strong scoring support. Onyeka Okongwu and Dyson Daniels are expected to help control the boards in the absence of Young.
For the Wizards, scoring has been concentrated among Alex Sarr, Kyshawn George, and CJ McCollum, who each average over 16 points per game. Rebounding and playmaking will be crucial, as Sarr leads the team with 8.4 rebounds per game while George contributes 4.9 assists. The Wizards’ offense has struggled in recent games, with back-to-back losses to the Bulls (120-121) and Raptors (110-140).
Tipoff is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET on Tuesday at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., marking the first meeting between these two teams in the 2025-26 season.
