The Philadelphia Sixers center Joel Embiid is speculated to request a trade this summer. It took the Sixers a very long time to rebuild and build a great squad around James Harden and Embiid. But recent scenarios might force them to go through the rebuilding process yet again.
James Harden has requested a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, and it is expected that if he succeeds in moving out, Embiid might prefer leaving the Sixers as well since nobody would like to waste their prime years in a declining team. The Rockets would love to land him on their roster, can they? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Philadelphia Sixers and the Houston Rockets involving Joel Embiid.
What would the Rockets offer for Joel Embiid?
The Rockets might offer Kevin Porter, Jabri Smith, Amen Thompson, Alperen Sengun, and a first-round pick each from the years 2024,2026,2028 and 2029 in exchange for Joel Embiid. The Rockets have been rebuilding for a while as well. They did a lot of things right but signing Embiid might spoil all the hard work they have done in the past. They will lose a lot of their players and draft picks in the process. Is Embiid worth all the hassle?
BREAKING: Joel Embiid requests trade from 76ers, per @wojespn pic.twitter.com/8C2iz1FL7p
— NBACentel (@TheNBACentel) August 13, 2023
Why would the Rockets like to sign Joel Embiid?
Embiid is the reigning MVP. He played 66 games for the Sixers last season and averaged 33.1 points, 4.2 assists and 10.2 rebounds per game. The Rockets might be losing a lot in the deal but landing Embiid would make them a contender. They have signed Fred VanVleet and Dillon Brooks. But will they actually risk it all?
INSIDER: Rockets are “Team to WATCH” for JOEL EMBIID TRADE!#houston #rockets #nba @johngranato @LanceZierlein pic.twitter.com/pRnt9FL9t6
— ESPN 97.5 Houston (@espn975) August 17, 2023
Why would the Sixers let Joel Embiid go?
If the Sixers fail to convince Harden to stay, they would be left with no other options but to part ways with Embiid. This deal gives them enough assets for a rebuild, and they may decline the offer if some other team comes up with a better one.
Will the Sixers go into the rebuild phase again, or will the Rockets leave their rebuild in between for Embiid? We’ll keep you updated.
