The New York Knicks have been eyeing Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers for a long time. Now, as the latest reports suggest, the Knicks would go all out to acquire Embiid from the Sixers in a trade deal. Here is the complete story!
Knicks to Go All Out for Joel Embiid of the Sixers
Since James Harden has requested a trade and could be traded anytime soon, Joel Embiid of the Sixers is also expected to request his trade. Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer (an NBA Insider) has revealed that the New York Knicks would go all out to acquire Embiid from the Sixers.
The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired Damian Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers. While the Boston Celtics acquired Jrue Holiday from the Blazers. The Sixers acquired many youngsters this offseason, including Danny Green, Patrick Beverley, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Mo Bamba.
Ben Simmons will face Joel Embiid today 🔥
Predict both statlines. pic.twitter.com/2YSCBgc3Vd
— BenMuse (@BenSimmons_Muse) October 16, 2023
The Joel Embiid Trade Package
The Sixers have something good in exchange for Embiid to offer to the Sixers. They could offer a package that will comprise some quality players like RJ Barrett, Mitchell Robinson, Evan Fournier, and Julius Randle.
Apart from the quality player, the Knicks could also send a handful of valuable draft picks in the deal, making it well-balanced for both organizations.
Joel Embiid’s Steller Stats
Joel Embiid won the MVP award in the NBA 2022-23 Season, where he averaged around 33.1 points and 10.2 rebounds while playing for the Sixers. The Sixers lost to the Celtics in the last season in the Eastern Conference Semifinals in a total of 7 games, while they won against the Brooklyn Nets in the first round of NBA 2022-23 playoffs.
The Knicks own some highly valuable draft picks, which the Sixers could ask for in the Embiid trade deal. Leon Rose, the president of the Knicks, who was also Embiid’s agent, has not made a trade deal yet, which surprises every NBA fan.
