Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G James Harden

Philadelphia 76ers Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam

Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C Anthony Davis, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)

This is, by all accounts, a wildly ambitious trade proposal. It’s fortunate that NBA Analysis doesn’t have a policy of attaching the author’s address to his article. He’d have to move.

Still, each team involved here stands to benefit. The Raptors rationalize that with Scottie Barnes’ outstanding rookie season, they’ve outgrown the similar Pascal Siakam. This deal lands them the big man they don’t currently roster.

If Anthony Davis returns to his peak form, this trade could improve the Raptors dramatically. They also land a first-round pick in the event that he doesn’t.

Meanwhile, the Sixers get their dynamic playmaking wing from the Raptors. Siakam and Embiid would instantly form one of the most dominant frontcourt pairings in the entire NBA. With Maxey as the primary ball-handler, this move diversifies their attack.

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Finally, Harden lands on his hometown Lakers to pair up with LeBron James. He’d also be reuniting with Russell Westbrook, although we suspect that would be short-lived. We saw how that experiment panned out in Houston: the Lakers would probably opt to move Westbrook separately, or buy him out altogether.