All eyes are on Joel Embiid as he is expected to request a trade from the Philadelphia Sixers. The big man could request his trade, especially if James Harden is traded this season.
Embiid was named MVP awards in the last season. So, it would be a big move for the Sixers to move him if he requests a trade. But if he requests a trade, which NBA team could potentially acquire him?
3 Dark Suitors for Joel Embiid
1. New York Knicks to Land Joel Embiid
One team that has been frequently linked to the Sixers’ big man is the New York Knicks. If he requests a trade, it won’t come as a surprise if his desired landing destination is the Knicks.
The Knicks can easily trade for Embiid since they have one of the best collection of draft picks. If they acquire Embiid, they could consider moving Mitchell Robinson to the Sixers.
76ers all-time PPG Leaders:
27.6 -Wilt Chamberlain
27.6 -Allen Iverson
27.2 -Joel Embiid
27.0 -KELLY OUBRE😳🔥
23.3 -Charles Barkley pic.twitter.com/MIg8u9Z3zH— CBain☀️ (@cbain100) October 27, 2023
2. Oklahoma City Thunder to Acquire Embiid from the Sixers
While the Knicks have a good collection of assets, the Oklahoma City Thunder has the “best” collection of draft picks in the league. They can trade for any star or superstar player they want.
The Thunder could utilize Embiid as their primary rim protector, and they can pair him with Shai-Gilgeous-Alexander to make their dynamic offense wing, which would make them one of the serious title contenders as well.
However, since they need a shooter and Embiid isn’t an ideal one, they might consider trading for another shooting superstar.
3. Houston Rockets Emerges as a Potential Trade Suitor for Joel Embiid
The Houston Rockets could also emerge as a potential trader for Embiid. Even though they do not have the required draft capital, they could part ways with some youngster to trade for a star player like Embiid.
The Rockets could trade off Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, Jabari Smith Jr., or Alperen Sengun to trade for Joel Embiid.
