Joel Embiid of di Philadelphia 76ers don dey rank No. 2 ontop CBS Sports' list of NBA top 10 trade candidates, behind Washington Wizards forward Anthony Davis, as di league dey prepare for di 2026-27 season to start. Di placement come as surprise because of di 76ers' big offseason moves, wey include to pair Embiid and guard Tyrese Maxey with new stars LeBron James and Jaylen Brown inside one "Big Four" lineup.
Sam Quinn of CBS Sports tok say wit stars for every position, di 76ers "fit just decide say dem wan lower-usage center wey dem fit trust defensively" for much lower money. Embiid, di 2023 league MVP and seven-time All-Star, don struggle wit injuries for recent seasons, and im big contract fit turn to factor if di new-look team no fit find chemistry.
Davis, 10-time All-Star and NBA champion, top di list as reports say say di Wizards no plan to give am di big maximum contract extension wey e dey seek. Writer David Aldridge tok say dere no be doubt say Davis' agent Rich Paul "don already plan how other teams fit show interest for Davis."
Di rest of di list include Golden State Jimmy Butler, Boston Paul George, San Antonio De'Aaron Fox, Sacramento Zach LaVine and Domantas Sabonis, New Orleans Zion Williamson, Brooklyn Michael Porter Jr., and Detroit Jalen Duren. Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving dey list as honourable mention for No. 11. Trade activity normally go increase afta 15 December, when most offseason signings don become eligible to trade.
