Philly

Pros: get off PG13 contract that will likely only decline in value and basically end Embiid's win-now window, lose no long-term future assets, add win-now player in Zion who perfectly compliments Embiid's spacing/ passing, add a starter-level 3&D wing to replace PG & add a 2026 FRP with high upside to keep cap flexibility.

Cons: Zion is injury prone, McCain is a very promising young prospect (but will be very tough to pair with Maxey long-term due to size/ defense), #3 pick could develop into a star (Philly has a very poor drafting record)

Maxey - Oubre - Jones - Zion - Embiid

Grimes - Gordon - Butler - Yabusele - Drummond

New Orleans

Pros: Add the #3 pick (likely VJ Edgecombe), add a promising young prospect in Jared McCain, add multiple 2nd's, get off of Zion's high risk contract, add a tradeable veteran in PG13, COMMIT TO THE TANK.

Cons: Losing a potential franchise piece in Zion (although this is seeming less likely with time), Lose a valuable wing in Herb Jones, give up a FRP next year.

Young core: VJ Edgecombe (#3 pick), Carter Bryant (#7 pick), Jared McCain, Trey Murphy, Alverado, Misi, Bey

Tradeable Vets/ Mentors: Jordan Poole, PG13, Dejonte Murray,