76ers consider trading Joel Embiid due to injuries

The Philadelphia 76ers may want to trade their star player, Joel Embiid, this offseason. Embiid has been key to the team's success but has also caused them a lot of frustration due to injuries. He has a large contract worth $192 million over three years, which the team might want to move away from. NBA analyst Dan Favale suggests that the 76ers' interest in trading Embiid reflects his trade potential rather than his importance to the team. Favale points out that Embiid has only played 452 games in his 10-year career, missing many opportunities to contribute. This season, he appeared in just 19 games before being ruled out for the rest of the year. Given Embiid's injury issues, the 76ers could benefit from moving him. They have promising young players like Tyrese Maxey and Jared McCain, and they are likely to have a top-five pick in the upcoming 2025 NBA Draft. After a decade of building the team around Embiid, the 76ers might consider a new direction if they can successfully trade him.