Despite the NBA playoffs reaching their climax, there is plenty of fuel for the rumor mill. Whether it’s the Suns low-key rebuilding or the Trail Blazers making major draft moves, no teams are safe from the rumors. NBA fans should prepare themselves for a monster offseason across the league. Of course, HotNewHipHop will have all the latest news in terms of moves and rumors.
A little further east, the Sixers are looking at an uncertain future. Despite having the reigning MVP, and seeming like one of the better teams during the regular season, Philadelphia sucked in the playoffs. After seeing off the Nets, the Sixers squandered multiple chances to see off the Celtics in the second round. That led to yet another second-round exit, and the departure of head coach Doc Rivers. However, Rivers may not be the only core piece leaving.
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The Knicks Want Embiid
We already know that James Harden is not returning to Philadelphia. However, rumors are starting to swirl about another member of the team. Joel Embiid, star Sixers center and reigning MVP, has started to be linked with a move away from Philadelphia. While it’s pertinent to state that these are very early rumors right now, they could soon “grow legs”. Furthermore, this is coming from some of the most connected media voices in the game.
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NBA insider Marc Stein responded to questions about the Knicks and Embiid in a recent Substack Q&A. He called the rumor “strictly media chatter” and that “There are no legs to it…YET.” However, this can be paired with a few other sources. The New York Post‘s Stefan Bondy claims that Embiid “is the guy to watch for the Knicks” and has been since midseason. Furthermore, Bondy also notes that the Boston series “only intensified that belief.” While there is no indication that Embiid wants to leave, the Knicks could offer a monster package. The team has plenty of young players and 11 first-round picks over the next seven years. Do you think Embiid will leave the Sixers? Let us know in the comments.
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