Joel Embiid To New York Knicks
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: G/F Evan Fournier, C Mitchell Robinson, F Obi Toppin, G Immanuel Quickley, 2024 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2025 First-Round Pick (MIL via NYK), 2026 First-Round Pick (NYK), 2027 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK), 2028 First-Round Pick (NYK). 2029 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK), 2030 First-Round Pick (NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: C Joel Embiid
We saved the biggest one for last. This one is an internet breaker.
It’s also looking increasingly realistic. The first domino to fall would have to be James Harden. If he leaves the 76ers, don’t be surprised if a trade request from Joel Embiid follows.
You can also assume that Embiid will have a list of preferred destinations. Furthermore, you can assume New York will be on it.
Go ahead, try and convince us that Embiid wouldn’t want to play in Madison Square Garden. Meanwhile, the Sixers get a nice rebuilding package here.
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Robinson, Toppin, and Quickley are all attractive young players. Still, the most important component of this deal is control of the Knicks’ draft through to 2030.
If all goes well, the Sixers will reap the benefits in a few summers.
