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The latest NBA rumors link Joel Embiid to the Lakers

The search for a center in the Lakers is desperate by now and they do not rule out the risky option of going for Embiid.

Joel Embiid Could Sign with Lakers. Photo: gettyimages

It sounds like a utopia, like madness poured without foundation into the infinite sea of NBA rumors, but the truth is that it is an option that cannot be ruled out. Joel Embiid wants to leave the Philadelphia 76ers, the franchise does not fully trust in his recovery, and Los Angeles Lakers are desperate for a center. Can this chimera become a reality?

Just imagining what that Big 3 would be like sends shivers down anyone's spine, sparking wet dreams, but also fears, uncertainties, and many doubts. Joel Embiid is going to be out of competition for months, will undergo surgery, and his future as an elite player is uncertain. The massive contract he has with the Philadelphia 76ers is a major problem for this franchise, eager to get rid of him if a good opportunity arises, such as what Los Angeles Lakers could offer.

The desperation to find a center that is palpable in the Lakers team could turn into courage when making this move, offering all players with expiring contracts, as well as two first-round Draft picks, plus potentially Austin Reaves. A salary reduction for the Cameroonian center may not be out of the question, to help Los Angeles Lakers build a team that complements the Big 3 that would be formed with Doncic and LeBron.

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