Joel Embiid invokes Steph Curry when discussing James Harden trade rumors

Joel Embiid is taking part in at an MVP stage for the Philadelphia 76ers this season and is doing so with out Ben Simmons, who continues to take a seat out after demanding a commerce this previous offseason.

Rumors a few potential Simmons for James Harden commerce have been swirling because the NBA commerce deadline approaches. Would Embiid wish to play with Harden? In fact, it is a no-brainer. Embiid would like to play with different nice gamers whether it be Harden or Steph Curry.

“I haven’t heard something, however I’ve seen the stuff popping out,” Embiid stated on 95.7 The Fantatic on Monday when requested concerning the Harden rumos.”He performs for the Brooklyn Nets. There’s nothing I can do about that. Like I stated, I really like all my teammates. However that’s such as you asking me a query like, ‘Would you’re keen on taking part in with Steph Curry?’ Clearly the highest gamers, all of them make one another higher. And he’s in that class … and he’s gotten shut earlier than. He’s gotten to the convention finals. He’s gotten shut to creating it to the Finals. However that’s one thing I actually can’t remark about, as a result of he performs for an additional crew and it’s not reasonable. 

“All of us see the identical issues on the Web and I don’t know what’s true and what’s not, however I do consider with the blokes that we’ve got, my teammates, I do consider that we’ve got an opportunity collectively. Nevertheless it’s going to take all of us. It’s going to take all of us to play the very best stage attainable to have the ability to compete. However if you’re wanting on the manner Tyrese (Maxey) has progressed this yr, he’s been so good for us. He’s been wonderful. The previous few weeks, Tobias (Harris) has been nice. Clearly Seth (Curry) is a knock-down shooter; he’s at all times going to do his factor. You add that to the management that guys like Danny Inexperienced present. Andre (Drummond) has been enormous for us. And clearly we’ve obtained to remain wholesome. Matisse (Thybulle), Shake (Milton), (Furkan Korkmaz) — we’ve obtained a whole lot of guys that may play basketball, so it’s all about bringing all of it collectively and figuring it out.

“However going again to your query, I can’t touch upon a participant from one other crew. However yeah, who’s not a fan of Kevin Durant or Steph Curry or James Harden? They’re all high gamers on this league. I really like watching them. I take pleasure in their video games and what they’ve been capable of do of their careers.”

Initially, a Simmons-for-Harden commerce appeared unlikely, however ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported Wednesday on “Get Up!” that the Nets and 76ers are within the “deal zone” on the subject of a possible blockbuster deal.

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With Embiid on the high of his recreation, the 76ers cannot waste a golden alternative to achieve the NBA Finals in what’s a down Japanese Convention.

It is beginning to appear like Embiid might get the star operating mate he wishes in Harden, which might place the 76ers because the favorites to flee the East and doubtlessly face Steph and the Warriors in June.