The Miami Heat could be in the mix to acquire superstar center Joel Embiid for a massive trade package considering the unrest going on with the Philadelphia 76ers.
Things are not looking great in Philadelphia right now. Star point guard Tyrese Maxey has called out Joel Embii for his inconsistent appearances at practice, and that report has been circulating since the Heat blew out the 76ers earlier this week. The 76ers have started the season 2-11, with Joel Embiid only appearing in three games and not doing himself any favors with regards to pity from the fans. The 76ers tried to build a superteam this summer by acquiring Paul George but ultimately, it has not worked out so far.
Meanwhile, the Miami Heat are a side with their own problems, starting the season 6-7 and ranking only 19th in points (110.9) and 16th in offensive rating (113.2). The Heat have a closing championship window with Jimmy Butler’s future uncertain, and they could go all-in to win an NBA championship as soon as possible by targeting an elite player such as Joel Embiid to push them over the top.
The Heat might be one superstar away from clicking everything together, especially when Tyler Herro (24.2 PPG, 5.2 APG) is playing like an All-Star right now. With a chance to create a new Big Three, here is a blockbuster mock trade package that would send Joel Embiid to the Miami Heat.
Miami Heat Create The Best Big Three In The NBA
By acquiring Joel Embiid, the Miami Heat would instantly become title favorites, forming a devastating Big Three with Jimmy Butler and Tyler Herro. Embiid, the 2022-23 MVP, averaged 34.7 points, 11.0 rebounds, and 5.6 assists last season, cementing himself as the most dominant big man in the league despite dealing with injury issues. Pairing him with Butler’s two-way brilliance (17.7 PPG, 5.3 RPG, 4.9 APG) and Herro’s offensive prowess (24.2 PPG, 5.2 APG this season) creates a core capable of competing with any contender in the NBA.
