Trade Details

Atlanta Hawks receive: Joel Embiid

Philadelphia 76ers receive: Jonathan Kuminga Corey Kispert Onyeka Okongwu 2031 First-Round Pick (Unprotected)

Why Atlanta Does the Trade

Atlanta swings for the fences by pairing an MVP caliber superstar with its core. When healthy, Embiid instantly transforms the Hawks into a legitimate championship contender, giving them a dominant two way force who can take over playoff games. It's a high-risk move because of his injury history, but if he stays on the floor, Atlanta gains one of the NBA's most unstoppable players and raises its title ceiling dramatically.

Hawks Starting Lineup

PG - CJ McCollum

SG - Nickheil Alexander Walker

SF - Dyson Daniels

PF - Jalen Johnson

C - Joel Embiid

Sixth man - Risacher

Why Philadelphia Does the Trade

The 76ers pivot toward building a younger, deeper roster while moving on from the uncertainty surrounding Embiid's long-term health. Kuminga offers elite athletic upside, Okongwu provides a young defensive anchor at center, Kispert adds proven three-point shooting, and the unprotected 2031 first-round pick gives Philadelphia valuable future flexibility. Instead of relying on one superstar, the Sixers gain multiple rotation pieces and a premium draft asset to reshape the franchise around Tyrese Maxey and VJ Edgecombe

Philadelphia starting lineup

PG - Tyrese Maxey

SG - VJ Edgecombe

SF - Kelly Oubre Jr

PF - Paul George

C - Onyeka Okongwu

Sixth man - Grimes/ Kuminga