Serious? The USC advises the Lakers to 4 + 2 first round Embiid, partnering with James Doncic

On May 6, with the Lakers' total score in the first round of the playoffs this year, the Timberwolves were eliminated 1-4, and their weak inside strength became the Lakers' biggest weakness. Now NBA reporter Bill Simmons advises the Lakers to use four players including Hachimura to join two first-round picks in exchange for Embiid to assist James and Doncic.

NBA reporter Bill Simmons advises trading plans

Lakers get: Embiid

76ers get: Hachimura, Vincent, Kleber, Finney Smith, 2026 first round pick, 2028 first round pick

76ers performed poorly in the 2024-25 season, with only 24 wins and 58 losses in the bottom record of the Eastern Conference. The injury of the Big Three is the key to the team's death. Embiid became the "Glass Man", playing for only 19 minutes this season, averaging 23.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per game.

On the other hand, although the Lakers lost 50 wins and 32 losses to the West, they were eliminated by the Timberwolves in the first round of the playoffs 1-4. The Lakers' inside shortcomings are the key to the exit, especially when they were beaten by Gobert in the fifth game with 27 points and 24 rebounds.

However, NBA reporter Bill Simmons' trading plan is not a good thing for the Lakers. After all, Embiid's injury problem is extremely serious. Embiid has only played 58 games in the past two seasons, and Embiid has played less than 60 games in 5 of his nine seasons in his career. Once Embiid is injured again, the Lakers will only add to the trouble.