At 31-years-old, these knee issues could become very damaging to the back end of Embiid’s career. In those 19 games last season, Embiid averaged just 23.8 points and 8.2 rebounds per game, his lowest points per game total since the 2017-18 season, his second full season in the NBA.

“This package for the 76ers is on the lighter side in terms of player return; Claxton is a starting-caliber player, a classic rim-running lob threat who can swat shots, but his inability to space the floor caps his ceiling as a contributor to a winning team.