Sixers basketball is fun right now. Joel Embiid is doing things I thought were well in the rearview mirror for him. Tyrese Maxey is continuing his superstar ascension. VJ Edgecombe is wading through the waters of being a rookie as a key contributor on a playoff team. Paul George has even turned back the clock as of late.

Giannis Antetokounmpo has not been quiet about his desire to leave Milwaukee, and could have his sights set on on Philadelphia for his next NBA home. According to The Stein Line’s Jake Fischer, Antetokounmpo is enamored with the idea of pairing with Sixers star Tyrese Maxey in Philly.

Could the Sixers actually make a play for Giannis Antetokounmpo? Don't hold your breath, but the perennial MVP candidate seems to be intrigued by the idea of teaming with Tyrese Maxey.

Jake Fischer and Marc Stein have been closely tracking the developing trade market and recently shed light on Philadelphia’s position. Their reporting suggests the Sixers’ level of interest, or lack thereof, while also offering an intriguing detail about how the situation is unfolding:

If the Philadelphia 76ers are going to get in on the Giannis Antetokounmpo trade sweepstakes, their offers reportedly won't include rookie standout VJ Edgecombe.

The Philadelphia 76ers won’t trade VJ Edgecombe to acquire Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, who has interest in playing with Tyrese Maxey.

The 76ers have a rebounding issue. Their 24 rebounds in Thursday’s 113-111 victory over the Sacramento Kings were the third-fewest posted by an NBA team this season. The Sixers (26-21) can’t brush this off as just an isolated incident.