The Sixers’ center Joel Embiid is rumored to join the Hawks this summer. This NBA offseason started with Damian Lillard making a trade request to the Blazers for a move to the Miami Heat. The Sixers’ James Harden followed the trend and has asked for a trade to the Clippers.
If the James Harden deal goes through, there are chances that Embiid will ask for a trade as well. He is in his peak years, and he would not like to spend those in a struggling team. Embiid can wait for a year to see how things work after Harden’s transfer or he can make a move this year itself. The Hawks have shown interest in shining him, and Embiid has shown his intentions of playing for any team. Can the two parties find a middle ground? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Atlanta Hawks involving Joel Embiid.
What would the Hawks offer for Joel Embiid?
The Hawks are expected to offer Trae Young, Onyeka Onkongwu, and a 2029 first-round pick in exchange for Joel Embiid. A lot of rumors every year are about the Hawks signing some star player, they finally managed to sign John Collins this offseason, and they still have rumors about Clint Capela, De’Andre Hunter, and Embiid. Can they make another rumor come true?
🚨BREAKING: Joel Embiid requests trade from Philadelphia 76ers, per @SharmsCharania pic.twitter.com/S6DaDjdYIB
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) July 17, 2023
Why would the Hawks like to sign Joel Embiid?
Joel Embiid is the NBA MVP of the 2022-23 season, a team might not need another reason to sign a player. The Hawks have quality players to build a roster that includes Murray, Hunter, Griffin, and Capela as well for now. They look good enough to compete for the title. Can they land Embiid to improve themselves?
Joel Embiid trade can change the league 👀🤐#NBA #JoelEmbiid #Philly #Sixers pic.twitter.com/p93xLFi7hj
— Sportskeeda Basketball (@Basketball_SK) July 21, 2023
Why would the Sixers let Joel Embiid go?
The Sixers might be thinking about rebuilding here because Trae Young is nowhere close to Joel Embiid. But the Sixers do not own their draft capital and they might not get a lot of it back. This deal gives them three good players, and since Embiid might ask for a move-out, they may consider it.
This trade would only go through if James Harden leaves and Embiid asks for a move-out. Otherwise, the Sixers would not even consider it. We’ll keep you updated.
