The Joel Embiid trade talk is fascinating for several reasons, and not just because he’s the reigning MVP. The 29-year-old would cause a ripple effect across the NBA if he requested a trade, specifically to the New York Knicks.
At this point, it’s almost as if Embiid has requested a trade (he hasn’t), given all the talk that seems only to be picking up steam. He said nearly two weeks ago that he wanted to win a championship, whether it be with Philadelphia or another team, but then hinted on Twitter that he was merely being a troll.