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Spurs 'Ridiculous' Trade: Victor Wembanyama for MVP Joel Embiid?

Victor Wembanyama won't be traded. However, here's a trade scenario where the San Antonio Spurs dump him for reigning MVP and Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid.
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Spurs 'Ridiculous' Trade: Victor Wembanyama for MVP Joel Embiid?
Spurs 'Ridiculous' Trade: Victor Wembanyama for MVP Joel Embiid?

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The San Antonio Spurs are counting down the days until they can officially make Victor Wembanyama the No. 1 pick in this year's NBA Draft.

Whichever team landed the top pick was never going to trade away the chance to be the launchpad for Wembanyama's career. Yet, Bleacher Report is trying to do exactly that.

In a trade in which even the publication calls "ridiculous," Wembanyama ends up with the Philadelphia 76ers in a four-team deal of epic proportions.

Here's a look at the trade ...

San Antonio Spurs receive:

Joel Embiid (wild, I know), Bradley Beal and a 2025 second-round pick from the Houston Rockets 

Philadelphia 76ers receive:

No. 1 pick in 2023 (Wembanyama, of course), Keldon Johnson and Doug McDermott (largely salary filler), Jalen Green, a 2025 first-round pick from the Rockets (via Oklahoma City or Boston) and a 2026 second-round pick from the Washington Wizards 

Washington Wizards receive:

Tobias Harris, Devonte' Graham, Zach Collins, Daishen Nix and a 2025 first-round pick from the San Antonio Spurs 

Houston Rockets receive:

James Harden, Khem Birch and Johnny Davis

So, to recap, the Spurs would give up Wembanyama, Keldon Johnson, Doug McDermott, Devonte' Graham, Zach Collins and Khem Birch for the league's MVP in Joel Embiid, a former star in Bradley Beal and a measly second-round pick.

Even though the MVP would be nice to have, the Spurs will pass on him for the chance to have Wembanyama ... someone who could smash Embiid's ceiling.

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JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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