It is going to be an uphill battle for Martin to convince the Sixers by February's trade deadline that he is worth keeping, but that is not an indictment of the Sixers' perception of his abilities. Martin's contract — a two-year deal with a non-guaranteed second season — was specifically designed to make him an appetizing trade piece down the line.

The Sixers are planning to load-manage Joel Embiid to get him through the season healthy, which could make Andre Drummond a sneaky impactful free-agent signing.

The Philadelphia 76ers will have their main rotation pieces, other than Joel Embiid, against the Atlanta Hawks.

Here are the three biggest takeaways for the Philadelphia 76ers following a preseason road win over the Atlanta Hawks.

The Philadelphia 76ers faced the Atlanta Hawks in the final stop of their multi-game road trip of the preseason. The Sixers pulled out a win, 104-89, in a game that featured rotations that more closely mirror the regular season.

The Sixers will continue on their preseason campaign with their fourth of six games tonight, as they travel to Atlanta for a matchup against the Hawks. Here’s the info you’ll need for tonight’s game.