Pelicans Land 76ers’ Joel Embiid In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Philadelphia 76ers Do The Deal 

Firstly, we’re assuming Embiid requests a trade here. If he doesn’t, the Sixers won’t be interested in moving their perennial MVP candidate. 

If he does, they may not have a choice. We’ve seen how trade requests from superstars go in the NBA: eventually, they’re granted. Why delay the inevitable? 

Especially if this package is on the table. Even if Harden has walked, this deal allows the Sixers to stay competitive. They’re getting a ready-made star player in Ingram. 

They may be getting another potential star in Daniels. He’s already proven himself to be a stout, multi-positional defender in this league.

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If his jump shot rounds into form, he can leverage his high-level passing to be a strong two-way player in this league. 

Should the Pelicans really move him after his rookie season? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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