For the first time in years, the injury-plagued Philadelphia 76ers are almost at full strength. That’s one reason why Philly isn’t playing a major role in trade discussions right now. If star player Joel Embiid has his way, that’s how it will stay.
Can we finally trust the process? After years of constant absences of individual star players, the Sixers are now largely complete. Seven-time All-Star Joel Embiid, who has long struggled with knee problems, is also currently in top form. The center has scored at least 29 points in all five of the past games, four of which ended in victory.
With a record of 26-21, Philadelphia currently ranks sixth in the Eastern Conference, and a jump into the top three seems possible. However, according to Embiid himself, a trade is not necessary to achieve this: “We’ve been trying to avoid luxury taxes for years. I hope we can keep the same team now. I think we have a good chance,“ he said after the win against the Kings, looking ahead to the playoffs. ”I don’t know what the front office is planning. But I hope we get the chance to go out there and compete with the others. We have a great group in the locker room, the vibes are great.”
One player who is suspected of changing teams again before the end of the season is guard Quentin Grimes. Last summer, the franchise was unable to agree on an extension of his expired rookie contract, which is why the 25-year-old instead signed only a qualifying offer, which makes him a free agent at the end of the current season.
