Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid is the type of talent most teams would like to build around when he’s healthy. But after the Sixers’ lack of playoff success led to the dismissal of Brett Brown, could it lead to a trade of Embiid? And could the Golden State Warriors be a potential landing spot?
The Sixers moved swiftly to hire Doc Rivers after parting ways with Brown, but it remains to be seen if Rivers and Elton Brand will keep the core of Embiid and Ben Simmons intact.
Embiid expressed excitement when Rivers was hired, but could he be the centerpiece of an upcoming blockbuster trade?
If Philly is open to fielding offers, one team that could present a few different offers is the Warriors, who hold the No. 2 pick in this year’s NBA Draft.
Let’s take a look at three hypothetical trades that the Warriors could offer, given the landscape of their roster and future picks.