NBA trade rumors: Joel Embiid unsure about future with the Sixers

It seems like it’s always the same story with the Philadelphia 76ers. They make some nice additions to try and help Joel Embiid lead them to the NBA Finals, yet they always find the way to underperform when it matters most. Then, they’re tied with countless NBA trade rumors. Wash, rinse, and repeat.

The Boston Celtics swept the Sixers in the first round of the playoffs. To be fair, they were without star playmaker and defender Ben Simmons. Then again, Tobias Harris and Al Horford are making almost 300 million dollars and were massive no-shows.

There were already plenty of doubts about this team’s ability to coexist. It’s pretty clear that Joel Embiid is already a superstar but the fit next to their core is questionable, to say the least. The odd man out in rumors has often been Ben Simmons. However, for the first time, it seems like the former Jayhawk is considering the possibility of a trade.

Joel Embiid Unsure About His Future With The Sixers.

Ever since being drafted 3rd overall in 2014, Joel Embiid embraced his role as the face of the franchise and the leader on and off the court. He’s the biggest fan favorite in the team andhasn’t hesitated to call himself or everybody else out but he’s also stepped up to defend and have his teammate’s backs.

Now, after everythingthey’ve been through and given that Elton Brand loves to gamble with his assets, it seems like the African star is starting to deal with the fact that he may no longer be in the City of Brotherly Love:

“I don’t make the decision. I’m here in Philly. Whatever happens, happens. I’ve always said that I want to end my career [in Philadelphia], and if it happens, good. If it doesn’t happen, well, you move on and all that stuff,“ Embiid said following his team’s departure from the bubble.

This is the first time that JoJo threw a slight shade at the possibility of not being with the Sixers. He’s given his heart and soul to the franchise and tried to carry the load on both ends for them vs. Boston.

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