Thunder Land Sixers’ Joel Embiid In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Philadelphia 76ers Do The Deal 

None of this is relevant if Harden resigns in Philadelphia. In that event, the path forward is clear for the Sixers. They should strengthen the roster around their duo, and try again.

They already have a serious championship contender intact. Let’s say that Harden does walk. Now, they’re left with a weakened roster, and limited assets to improve it.

They could flip Tyrese Maxey for a star, but Maxey is already a key contributor to this team. In that event, starting over may be best for all parties.

If the front office agrees, this is a good deal. It nets the Sixers a platoon of promising young players in addition to six first-round picks. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Joel Embiid, Oklahoma City Thunder & Philadelphia 76ers Updates

Depending on how the playoffs finish out, the Sixers could be in a position to where they need to re-evaluate the trajectory of what they’re building at the very least.

Should the Thunder give all of that up for Embiid? 

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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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