3-Team Trade Scenario Sends Joel Embiid To Thunder

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Why The Oklahoma City Thunder Do The Deal 

We don’t strictly measure teams by their record. We measure their record in relation to their age, and the expectations around the team heading into the season. 

By that logic, the Thunder’s 11-16 record is pretty impressive. In fact, it’s good enough to justify a win-now move if the Thunder did decide to switch gears. 

If there are any reservations about this move, they may relate to Chet Holmgren. The big is slated to make his redshirt rookie debut in 2023-24. Won’t Embiid step on his toes? 

Not really. The slightly framed Holmgren may be best suited at the 4 to begin his career anyway. He should feast as a weakside shot blocker with Embiid as a primary rim protector.

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Meanwhile, Embiid and Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would make for one of the most talented duos in the NBA. 

Should the Sixers really break up their star pairing? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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