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Joel Embiid Reacts to Shocking Luka Doncic, Anthony Davis Trade

Philadelphia 76ers star Joel Embiid took to social media after a shocking NBA blockbuster deal.

Justin Grasso

Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA forward Joel Embiid (11) and forward Anthony Davis (14) laugh together on the bench during the fourth quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images
Jul 10, 2024; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; USA forward Joel Embiid (11) and forward Anthony Davis (14) laugh together on the bench during the fourth quarter against Canada in the USA Basketball Showcase at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Candice Ward-Imagn Images / Candice Ward-Imagn Images
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The Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers shocked the NBA on Saturday night.

When the two teams struck a blockbuster deal, which many believe could go down in history as one of the most shocking moves the league has seen, Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid posted what seems to be a reaction to social media.

via @JoelEmbiid: WOWWWWW NO F WAY

Typically, Embiid keeps his X posts non-basketball-related, only dishing his NBA thoughts on rare occasions. It appears this was a situation that deserved a rare post.

Without any prior rumors, the Dallas Mavericks traded away their young superstar, Luka Doncic, to the Los Angeles Lakers.

Maxi Kleber and Markieff Morris were included in the deal alongside the multi-time All-Star. In exchange, the Mavericks are landing Anthony Davis, Max Christie, and a future first-round pick. The Utah Jazz are expected to be involved in facilitating the deal.

The Sixers recently hosted Anthony Davis and the Lakers in Philadelphia this week. When they entered South Philly, the Lakers were on a four-game winning streak. Just 10 minutes into the game, Davis went down with an injury. He was ruled out for the rest of the matchup.

The 76ers defeated the Lakers without Embiid on the court. Davis was ruled out for LA’s following matchups against the Washington Wizards and the New York Knicks. Therefore, the star center’s final game played for the Lakers occurred at the Wells Fargo Center in Philly.

If Davis is cleared for action by Tuesday, he could be right back in Philly as a member of the Mavericks.

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Justin Grasso
JUSTIN GRASSO

Title: Credentialed writer/reporter covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation Email: JustinGrasso32@Gmail.com Location: Philadelphia, PA Expertise: Reporting, insight, and analysis on the Sixers and the NBA  Justin Grasso is a credentialed writer and publisher covering the Philadelphia 76ers for Sports Illustrated’s FanNation.  Grasso got his start in sports media in 2016 with FantasyPros, working the news desk, providing game-by-game player analysis and updates on the Portland Trail Blazers and the Golden State Warriors. By 2017, he joined FanSided’s Philadelphia Eagles site as a staff writer. After spending one season covering the Eagles as a staff writer, Grasso was promoted to become the site’s Co-Editor. For the next two NFL seasons, he covered the Eagles closely before broadening his NFL coverage. For a brief stint, Grasso covered the NFL on a national basis after joining Heavy.com as an NFL news desk writer. In 2019, Grasso joined the 76ers' beat on a part-time basis, stepping into a role with South Jersey’s 97.3 ESPN. Ahead of the 2019-2020 NBA season, he concluded a three-year stint covering the Eagles and joined the Sixers beat full-time. Grasso has covered the 76ers exclusively since then for Sports Illustrated. He is a member of the Pro Basketball Writer’s Association.  Twitter: @JGrasso_ Instagram: @JGrassoNBA

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