The Philadelphia Sixers’ star center, Joel Embiid, might get traded to the New York Knicks this offseason. As soon as James Harden’s trade picked pace, speculations about the reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, were made that the player would force a trade as well. Now, James has been traded to the Los Angeles Clippers, and Embiid is being linked with a lot of teams as well. The Knicks have their eyes set on him. Can they land the Sixers’ star?
The Kansas Jayhawks product 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. He is a player who every team would love to host on their roster. The likes of the Thunder and the Kings are speculated to make a leap for him. Will the Knicks add him to their squad anyways? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the New York Knicks and the Philadelphia Sixers involving Joel Embiid.
What would the Knicks offer for Joel Embiid?
The Knicks are expected to offer RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Julius Randle, two first-round picks from the year 2025, and one first-round pick each from the years 2024,2027 and 2029 in exchange for the Sixers’ #21 and Marcus Morris. The Knicks are up for adding some other players to the deal as well if that makes the Sixers send their star to them.
Sixers star Joel Embiid credits the team’s culture for how well his new teammates have adapted since the James Harden trade.@KYWNewsradio pic.twitter.com/sNHFovglZB
— Dave Uram (@MrUram) November 9, 2023
Why would the Knicks like to sign Joel Embiid?
The 29-year-old has started from where he left last season, he averaged 32.5 points, 6.2 assists and 11 rebounds per game. The Knicks have a talented roster, and since they need a franchise player, they have made Embiid their top priority. The Knicks would hope for the duo of Jalen Brunson and Embiid to win them a title if they manage to sign Embiid.
Daryl Morey clearly is focused on preserving cap space as evidenced by only bringing in expiring contracts in the James Harden trade
Having Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey, and a blank check is a pretty solid recruiting pitch to stars
Sixers comfortably have the best funds/situation https://t.co/5sX9hB3C12
— Sean Barnard (@Sean_Barnard1) November 8, 2023
Why would the Sixers trade-off Joel Embiid?
The Sixers do not want to part ways with their star player, but if they fail to perform well, Embiid is most likely to leave. The Sixers are linked with multiple players who can boost their chances of contention.
Will the Sixers be able to keep Embiid? How will the Knicks line up? We’ll keep you updated.
