Joel Embiid hasn’t spoken to the Philadelphia 76ers about wanting to get traded by the franchise, according to NBA insider Sam Amick of The Athletic.
The Sixers’ belief is that Embiid would like to spend his entire career with them, similar to Dirk Nowitzki with the Dallas Mavericks and Kobe Bryant with the Los Angeles Lakers.
“As for the question of whether Embiid might be trying to leave Philly anytime soon, a high-ranking Sixers source told The Athletic that Embiid or his representatives have not shared any such message with the team,” Amick wrote. “In fact, the organization’s belief remains that Embiid would love to go the way of Dirk Nowitzki or Kobe Bryant and stay with one team for his entire career. The source was granted anonymity because these sorts of matters aren’t typically discussed publicly.”
Embiid caused a major stir when he told LeBron James’ business partner, Maverick Carter, his thoughts on what lies ahead.
“I just want to win a championship, whatever it takes. I don’t know where that’s going to be, whether it’s in Philly or anywhere else,” Embiid said.
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Some people around the NBA thought Embiid was upset at the Sixers since James Harden requested a trade. However, it appears Embiid isn’t looking to get traded by the Sixers, who signed the center to a four-year, $210 million contract extension in 2021.
In 394 regular-season games with Philly, Embiid is averaging 27.2 points and 11.2 rebounds. He has made six All-Star teams, five All-NBA teams and three All-Defensive teams and won one MVP.
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Embiid told Showtime’s Rachel Nichols that he hopes Harden will be on the Sixers next season. Harden has opted into his 2023-24 player option and wants to get traded to the Los Angeles Clippers. The New York Knicks have loomed as the leading suitor for Embiid if he requests a trade, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. However, Embiid hasn’t requested a trade.
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