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The Philadelphia 76ers are currently in turmoil over the future of their superstar, James Harden.
With the organization dealing with Harden’s situation, who requested a trade to the Los Angeles Clippers, the 76ers may have to deal with another disgruntled superstar soon.
2023 NBA MVP Joel Embiid has been in several rumors for a potential move away from the 76ers.
Embiid has become the cornerstone player for the 76ers since being drafted as the third overall pick in the 2014 NBA Draft.
However, as per NBA analyst Chris Broussard via NBACentral on Twitter, the rumor mill suggests that many around the league believe that Embiid wants to join the New York Knicks.
There is “scuttlebutt” around the league that Joel Embiid wants to join the Knicks, per @Chris_Broussard
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) October 19, 2023
Embiid averaged 33.1 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 4.2 assists per game last season for the 76ers as he won the first MVP award of his career.
But Embiid and the 76ers suffered a defeat against the Boston Celtics in the 2023 Eastern Conference semifinals.
It was the third consecutive year when the 76ers were eliminated in the second round of the playoffs.
While the 76ers replaced head coach Doc Rivers with Nick Nurse in hopes of finally crossing the hurdle, it seems they may have to try without their superstar player.
The Knicks had a dominant 2022-23 season.
Sure, they were eliminated in the Eastern Conference semifinals as well, but the Knicks have a better all-around roster than the 76ers right now.
If Embiid joins the Knicks, they can form a Big 3 of Julius Randle, Embiid, and Jalen Brunson, which could be enough to win the NBA Championship.
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