In a bold hypothetical move that’s already lighting up NBA circles, sports media personality Bill Simmons has proposed a trade that would send reigning MVP Joel Embiid to the Los Angeles Lakers. The deal, as discussed on The Bill Simmons Podcast, would see the Lakers give up Rui Hachimura, Dorian Finney-Smith (DFS), Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, and two future first-round picks in exchange for the Sixers’ superstar center.
Simmons argues that the Lakers, facing the twilight years of LeBron James’ career, should go all-in on another top-tier star to pair with Anthony Davis. Embiid, one of the most dominant big men in the league, would instantly transform L.A. into a title contender—if he stays healthy.
For Philadelphia, the package offers rotation depth, defensive versatility, and critical draft capital, giving the Sixers flexibility in a post-Embiid rebuild—especially if they commit to building around Tyrese Maxey.
While purely speculative, Simmons’ proposal has sparked debate about Embiid’s long-term future in Philly and whether the Lakers should mortgage what’s left of their future to chase another championship.
Would this deal make sense for either team, or is it just podcast fantasy?
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