Who will be the next wave of trade applications? The US media posted a list of 5 people: Doncic and Embiid are listed

This article was compiled from: Bleacher Report

Written by Zach Buckley

原标题：Predicting the Next Wave of NBA Stars to Request a Trade

Harden and Lillard have already applied to the team for a trade, and the league landscape may change as a result. Who will be the next wave of stars applying for trades? The well-known American media Bleacher Report gave their predictions and posted a list of 5 people, Embiid and Doncic were among them.

1. Doncic, the Lone Ranger

Back in April, ESPN reporter Tim MacMahon reported that there was a "fear" within the Lone Ranger that Doncic might consider a trade request in the summer of 2024 if the Lone Ranger had not made significant progress.

The 24-year-old has limited patience, especially if he didn't even score in the play-offs last season. The Lone Ranger's offseason was mixed, and resigning Irving was a necessary decision, but his dark history has always worried everyone. The Lone Ranger gets Gwey, but he can only be considered a useful character, probably not enough to bring about qualitative change. Signing Seth Curry made the US media say that he is a good shooter, but what the Lone Ranger desperately needs is defense, not a diminutive shooting guard.

Don't forget, Doncic and Irving combined in 16 games last season, resulting in a team record of just 5-11. Time is running out for the Lone Ranger, and it wouldn't be surprising that Doncic made a trade request if they didn't perform as expected.

2. Embiid, 76ers

The alarm in Philadelphia may be close to deafening. If Harden's desire to leave wasn't bad enough, MVP Embiid's recent comments simply put the 76ers on red alert.

"I just want to win a championship, whatever it takes," Embiid said in the interview, "and I don't know where it will be, whether it's Philadelphia or somewhere else." His first half was something a lot of NBA stars would say, but the second half was enough to worry the 76ers.

Embiid has reached his prime, becoming the scoring champion for two consecutive years and the first player to average at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, 4 assists and 1.5 blocks per game in multiple seasons. He hopes to reach the Finals and compete for the title, but the 76ers have only reached the divisional semifinals as far as they have reached in the last six years. If the 76ers can't make a breakthrough, Embiid may want to leave, as Harden did.

3. LaVine, Bull

In June, Jake Fischer reported that the Bulls were quietly evaluating LaVine's trading market. LaVine has a knee injury, and if the Bulls decide to seek other cores, it seems logical that LaVine will be put on the shelves in the future. Still, it's possible that LaVen will apply to leave on his own before management seeks to trade him.

The Bulls don't see the future, which may be the motivation for LaVine to want to go. LaVine has been one of seven players averaging at least 23 points, four assists and four rebounds over the past five years, but the team's poor record has tarnished his stats.

LaVine has played nine seasons with only one trip to the playoffs. Since the Ball brother put on the Bulls jersey, the team has a 59-65 record. Now that the ball brother is likely to be reimbursed next season, LaVine may be considering leaving the Windy City.

4. Downs, Timberwolves

It seems that not long ago, everyone thought that Towns would end up with the Timberwolves, but now the situation is different. Edwards signed a super-max contract, and Gobert, Downs' unsuitable frontcourt partner, would continue to earn more than Downs. Some even think McDaniels is more important to the future of the Timberwolves than Towns.

Times have changed for the Timberwolves, with Towns shooting and usage dropping significantly since 2020-21 (Edwards' rookie season), and he was forced to vacate the center position for Gobert to play the No. 4 position. Like former teammate LaVine, Towns' reputation has been tarnished by a playoff failure, and perhaps it's time to consider playing elsewhere.

5. Trae Young, Eagles

In December, executives interviewed Trae Young as the next player expected to apply for a trade during the maximum salary contract period. In April, O'Connor Kevin O'Connor said the Hawks were willing to consider any changes to the roster, including sending Trae Young away.

Although the Hawks reached the Eastern Conference finals in 2021, they stopped in the first round for the next two seasons. They tried some changes, such as trading Murray for a huge price, changing the manager and sending Collins away at a low price. They're also trying to get Siakam, but for now, the Hawks' prospects remain bleak. Trae Young believes he can win more than one title with manager Snyder, but that seems elusive. When Young is completely disappointed with the Hawks, he may apply to leave.