Joel Embiid is expected to request his trade from the Philadelphia 76ers. The Eastern Conference is making waves in the league as Damian Lillard lands in the Milwaukee Bucks after requesting his trade.
Here is the complete scenario of how the Eastern Conference will look after Lillard lands in the Bucks!
Embiid Might Exit Struggling Sixers Soon
The Philadelphia 76ers is one of the organizations in the NBA league that is going through a lot right now.
Stephen A. Smith of the ClutchPoints said:
“Philly is in a world of trouble.”
Smith said that the Sixers might feel like an
“inferior team to the Bucks and Celtics who added Porzingis in the off-season.”
Due to the ongoing situation, Embiid is likely to request a trade.
Smith further added:
Embiid “might demand to be traded after this.”
Joel Embiid is the unluckiest NBA player 😢 pic.twitter.com/IdAAruSCJM
— 🦜. (@harperxembiid) September 27, 2023
Joel Embiid’s Title Hopes for Upcoming NBA Season
Embiid has plans to win at least one NBA title in his career, doesn’t matter it be with the Sixers or any other team. This statement has raised concerns for the Sixers since the Bucks have improved a lot in recent times. And if the Sixers do not make a bold move soon, they might be an easy elimination in the Eastern Conference.
Why Embiid’s Trade is Concerning for Sixers?
James Harden of the Philadelphia 76ers has already requested a trade. And if Embiid requested a trade from the Sixers, it wouldn’t be concerning for them since they would be left with no star players on their roster.
If both the star players of the Sixers decide to leave, the Sixers would not be able to contend the next season.
Sixers’ Eyeing Jrue Holiday in a Trade Deal
Joel Embiid wants the Sixers to serve with a solid plan of contention for the NBA 2023-24 Season. The Sixers are eyeing Jrue Holiday to acquire in a trade deal so they can content the upcoming NBA Season.
If Embiid requests a trade, there are many teams in the league that would like to trade for him, as he is a rising player. Embiid has averaged around 27.2 points and 11.2 rebounds in his NBA career. The big man could easily fit in most of the NBA teams, making him an ideal player.
