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Raptors propose three-team trade for Joel Embiid amid offseason moves

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 26, 2026, 4:32 PM

Last updated Jul 26, 2026

Raptors propose three-team trade for Joel Embiid amid offseason moves

Summary

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly exploring a three-team trade that could land Joel Embiid from the Philadelphia 76ers. This comes after LeBron James signed with the 76ers, intensifying competition for Toronto. The hypothetical deal would send Embiid to the Raptors, while the 76ers would acquire P.J. Washington, Daniel Gafford, and Klay Thompson. The Dallas Mavericks would receive Immanuel Quickly, Jakob Poeltl, Trayce Jackson-Davis, and a first-round pick. The proposed trade hinges on the finalized trade of Kawhi Leonard to the Raptors, anticipated to conclude following pending investigations.

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•Raptors target Joel Embiid in a trade proposal.
•Three-team deal includes 76ers and Mavericks.
•LeBron James's move to the 76ers increases rivalry.
•Trade requires finalization of Kawhi Leonard's deal.
•Injury concerns noted with Embiid's signing.

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4:32 PMYahoo Sports — Raptors Proposed to Trade for Joel Embiid in Major 3-Team Deal for 3 Stars

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In quite the change, the NBA offseason is humming, which is not the norm for late July, a time many fans like to call the “dog days.” Of course, LeBron James is to thank for that. After he had the basketball universe anxiously waiting to the point of frustration, James chose to sign with the […] The post Raptors Proposed to Trade for Joel Embiid in Major 3-Team Deal for 3 Stars appeared first on HEAVY.
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