The Philadelphia Sixers’ Joel Embiid forward and center Joel Embiid is expected to make a move this summer. Right after James Harden requested a move to the Clippers, there were rumors that Joel Embiid might follow. The 29-year-old has hit his prime and might not like to be a part of a struggling team.
The Oklahoma City Thunder have taken years to build the roster they currently possess, and they would like to win big now. Embiid is somebody who can be trusted for the same and the Thunders have enough assets to land him. Will the Thunder’s talented squad manage to catch Embiid’s eyes? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Oklahoma City Thunder involving Joel Embiid.
What would the Thunder offer for Joel Embiid?
The Thunder have a lot of assets to spend, and they are likely to spend as much as it takes to land Embiid. They can offer Josh Giddey, Lu Dort, Davis Bertans, Ousmane Dieng and a first-round pick from the year 2025 and two first-round picks from the year 2026. Both the teams would like the deal since the Sixers are getting a haul in return, and the Thunder would land one of the best players in the league.
BREAKING: Joel Embiid requests trade from 76ers, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/8C2iz1FL7p
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) August 13, 2023
How did Joel Embiid perform last season?
The reigning MVP played a total of 66 games for the Sixers last season and averaged a whopping 33.1 points per game. He also managed to have 4.2 assists and 10.1 rebounds while shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc. The Cameroonian professional played a key role in the Sixers’ last season.
Joel Embiid removed “Philadelphia” from his location 😬 pic.twitter.com/s7BDZeI6iq
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 15, 2023
Why would the Thunder like to land Joel Embiid?
The Thunder have the likes of Shai Gilgeous Alexander, Josh Giddey, Jalen Willians, and Chet Holmgren on their roster, and they would be a team to watch this season. The potential contenders might take the league by storm if they manage to add Embiid to their roster.
Will Embiid agree to play for an unproven squad or will he wait and watch how the Sixers perform? We’ll keep you updated.
