76ers' President Sends Clear Message on Joel Embiid's Future Amid Trade Rumors
Summary
The Philadelphia 76ers were eliminated from the NBA playoffs after a tough loss to the New York Knicks. Mike Gansey, the new President of Basketball Operations, said Joel Embiid is still part of the team's future and they want to help him stay healthy and play well.Key Facts
- The 76ers lost to the Knicks in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, being swept in the series.
- The team became the first in NBA history to lose four playoff games by 30 or more points in one year.
- The 76ers have not reached the Conference Finals in 25 seasons.
- Daryl Morey, the previous team president, is no longer with the team.
- Joel Embiid is 32 years old and has missed many games over the past three seasons due to injuries.
- Embiid has a large contract extension worth $187.8 million over three years starting in 2026-27, making him hard to trade.
- Mike Gansey said Embiid "is ours right now" and they want to get him healthy and playing at his best.
- The team has many draft picks to help build the roster in the coming years.
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