# Hour 2: Giglio Proposes Trading Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis to Land LeBron

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Podcast: [94WIP Middays with Hugh Douglas and Joe Giglio](https://stenobird.com/podcast/94wip-middays-with-hugh-douglas-and-joe-giglio-947819)
Published: 2026-07-09T18:05:37+00:00
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## Resource

Joe Giglio argues that the Sixers should trade Joel Embiid for Anthony Davis to convince LeBron James to sign in Philadelphia. They discuss whether this roster overhaul is a genius move or a pathetic sign of desperation for a 42-year-old superstar. Additionally, the conversation touches on Don Mattingly's future with the Phillies and Hugh Douglas's issues with unseasoned food at highbrow grocery stores. 01:50 - Trading Embiid For Davis 07:24 - Kyle Debates Roster Desperation 13:08 - Analyzing AD’s Injury History 18:41 - LeBron’s Past Sixers Intel 27:28 - Legacy and Pressure Analysis 30:32 - Highbrow Grocery Store Rant 41:26 - Mattingly’s Manager Interim Status 51:34 - Eagles NFL Position Rankings

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