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76ers eye trade with Wizards to send Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 4:09 PM

Last updated Aug 26, 2026

76ers eye trade with Wizards to send Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis

Summary

The Philadelphia 76ers are reportedly exploring a trade with the Washington Wizards involving superstar Joel Embiid and Anthony Davis. The deal would see the Wizards acquire Embiid while the 76ers receive Davis and a 2027 second round pick. Washington has shown resilience amid trade speculation surrounding Davis, whose performance could significantly impact the team's success next season. Both teams have key figures in LeBron James and AJ Dybantsa, making the potential trade particularly noteworthy in context of their aspirations this coming season.

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•76ers projected trade: Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis and 2027 pick
•Trade speculation fueled by team dynamics and recent acquisitions
•Wizards focus on maintaining current roster while considering trade offers
•LeBron James's presence may influence the 76ers' decision-making
•Embiid's health remains a concern impacting trade viability

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4:09 PMYahoo Sports — 76ers Projected to Trade Joel Embiid for 10x All-Star PF/C in Major Wizards Deal

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The Washington Wizards have emerged as one of those low-laying teams more fans will be paying attention to next season. Featuring a ton of exciting young talent, including No. 1 overall draft pick AJ Dybantsa, and veteran stars Trae Young and Anthony Davis, the Wizards, at least on paper, have the ammunition to win plenty of […] The post 76ers Projected to Trade Joel Embiid for 10x All-Star PF/C in Major Wizards Deal appeared first on HEAVY.
— Yahoo Sports

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