One NBA writer is proposing that the New York Knicks acquire Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers and Terance Mann from the Los Angeles Clippers in a blockbuster deal. Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Knicks, Sixers and Clippers:
Philadelphia 76ers Receive: RJ Barrett, Evan Fournier, Marcus Morris Sr., Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington, a 2027 first-round pick from New York, a 2028 first-round pick swap with New York, a 2029 first-round pick from New York, a 2029 first-round pick from Los Angeles and a 2030 first-round pick swap from New York
New York Knicks Receive: Joel Embiid and Terance Mann
Los Angeles Clippers Receive: James Harden and Isaiah Hartenstein
“After a better-than-expected 2022-23 campaign thanks in large part to Jalen Brunson‘s All-Star-caliber point guard play, the Knicks can justify breaking the asset bank, especially if it brings them the reigning MVP,” Bailey wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “Brunson and Embiid alone could probably lift New York to the legitimate contenders’ tier, but this deal would still leave the Knicks with a supporting cast that includes Julius Randle, Josh Hart, Immanuel Quickley, Quentin Grimes and Mitchell Robinson.
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“That group might not be quite on par with the rosters recently assembled by the Milwaukee Bucks and Boston Celtics, but it isn’t far off. In any given series, New York could potentially boast the best individual player, which goes a long way in the postseason.”
Embiid averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds and 4.2 assists last season for the Sixers. He won the NBA MVP Award. Meanwhile, Mann put up 8.8 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.3 assists per game for the Clippers.
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The Knicks could start Jalen Brunson, Quentin Grimes, Mann, Julius Randle and Embiid if New York’s front office figured out a way to acquire Mann from Los Angeles and Embiid from Philadelphia.
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