The Philadelphia Sixers’ center Joel Embiid is likely to play for the New York Knicks in the upcoming season. The Sixers are in a mess right now, and they are trying their best to avoid the clouds of the rebuilding phase, which are looming over their head. It seems like they are failing pretty badly at the task they have in hand. It is expected that both of their stars will leave the team before the new season commences.
The Kansas Jayhawks product Embiid played 66 games for the Sixers last season and averaged 33.1 points, 4.2 assists, and 10.2 rebounds per game while shooting 33 percent from beyond the arc. If he is put on the market, teams will do everything in their power to land him on their roster. Will the Knicks be able to outdo all of them? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the New York Knicks involving Joel Embiid.
What would the Knicks offer for Joel Embiid?
The Knicks are expected to offer RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, and one first-round pick each from the years 2026,2027,2028 and 2030 in exchange for the Sixers’ #21. A lot of big names have already made a request for getting traded this offseason, will the 29-year-old add his name to the list?
Philadelphia 76ers C Joel Embiid has requested a trade and the franchise is expected to work to accommodate him, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/2s4CehsvPV
— Adrian Wojnarrowskí (@Wojzspen) October 3, 2023
Why would the Sixers trade-off Joel Embiid?
The Sixersdo not want to part ways with the reigning MVP, and they are doing everything in their power to stop that. They are convincing James Harden to stay, which will certainly stop Embiid from leaving but if they don’t manage to do that, they have a plan B of landing a star player to support Embiid as well. Can they do it before it’s too late?
Total Points scored in the NBA Playoffs since 2019-20
Bam Adebayo – 1078🔥
Joel Embiid – 878
Domantas Sabonis – 115
Karl Anthony Towns – 222
Robert Williams III – 351 pic.twitter.com/9f2hvYvG3e— Bam Muse (@AdebayoMuse) September 26, 2023
Why would the Knicks like to sign Joel Embiid?
The Knicks have quality players on their roster, and all they need is a star player to hold the strings and get things going for them. Embiid is probably the perfect fit for that. They are giving up a lot for the player but it is most likely to be worth it.
Will the Knicks manage to make Embiid believe that they will contend in the upcoming season? Will the Sixers be able to convince James Harden and Embiid to stay? We’ll keep you updated.
