Nick Wright believes that the Lakers could trade Anthony Davis later in the season in exchange for Joel Embiid. 

“ED is for Embiid.” Do you receive the year one LeBron boost that you obtained with Embiid from AD? Is that the most Daryl can do in January, if the 76ers have experienced a period of stagnation and the Lakers continue to struggle? 

Wright acknowledged that this is an overreaction to a trade suggestion in Game One, but it does pose an intriguing question. Should the 76ers experience a decline in performance during this season, would it be more prudent for them to simply trade Joel Embiid prior to his value further diminishing? In that case, it is inconceivable that the 76ers would be interested in Davis in exchange. Both are 30-year-old centers who are prone to injuries, but Embiid has been noticeably superior thus far, at least during the regular season. The 76ers would be restocking their roster not to move laterally and construct a new unit around Anthony Davis if they were to trade Embiid.Lakers supporters would adore to acquire Embiid, but such a trade is extremely improbable to occur.Is it likely that Joel Embiid will be traded this season?Considerable discourse has surrounded Joel Embiid’s tradeability status this year. Numerous individuals anticipate that the James Harden situation will not result in a favorable resolution for the Philadelphia 76ers, as they will not recoup the assets they traded for him and will not even acquire a competent player with whom to advance their immediate objectives. There are not many ways in which a franchise with depleted assets could still contend with Embiid if such a scenario materializes. With the passage of time, the aperture for a title has shrunk considerably. Trading him at this moment would entail offering him at his utmost worth; however, I do not anticipate such a daring move materializing this season.Should the 76ers be without other options during the summer of 2024, they might consider trading Embiid. It is highly probable that Anthony Davis will not be the subject of an offer, considering the circumstances surrounding his extended contract and concerns regarding injuries. In the absence of Embiid, the 76ers would also be inclined to completely dismantle their roster, as it is structured to optimize his abilities.Practical Groups Joel Embiid Might Join?The Lakers have no intention of trading Anthony Davis, much less Joel Embiid, in the near future. However, which NBA clubs are salivating at the prospect of Embiid’s potential availability? The most plausible response is that of the New York Knicks, who reportedly have a trade proposal prepared to be presented in the event that Emirmbid becomes available.”According to sources, the New York Knicks are prepared to exchange Joel Embiid for a package consisting of three essential players: Julius Randle, R.J. Barrett, Evan Fournier, and Mitchell Robinson. Pairing a trio from that group with two to three first-round selections is possible. Joel Embiid is aPhilly fanatic. He might, however, enjoy it remotely should the James Harden saga have a disappointing conclusion.It is difficult to envision an NBA team being willing to meet the 76ers’ offer of this package. Although the Miami Heat are frequently mentioned, Embiid can only be traded there if he refuses to suit up for the Knicks and demands to be sent there. Although it failed for Damian Lillard, Embiid has nothing to lose by attempting it. In the end, the Knicks appear to be Joel’s most probable destination if the 76ers are unable to satisfy their franchise center.