Embiid can choose the USA, France or Cameroon, and the French have set an Oct. 10 deadline for him to decide.
Toronto may.be the destination, and the Suns' Ayton could be part of the deal.
Perhaps the biggest X-factor this year for the Knicks will be Quentin Grimes, the third-year man who emerged as a starter-quality 3-and-D wing last season.
The Clippers reportedly pulled out of talks for Harden and are going to camp with the guys they have.