NBA Trade Rumors: Sixers' Nerlens Noel Set to Join Warriors in Speculated Three-Team Deal with Raptors
Cristian Andal | | Oct 26, 2016 03:40 AM EDT |
(Photo : Getty Images) Nerlens Noel could be traded to the Golden State Warriors soon.
Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel is again in the center of a wild NBA trade rumor. This time he is linked to the Golden State Warriors in a speculated three- team deal with the Toronto Raptors.
Noel, 22, has been linked to different NBA teams this offseason after rumors went out that he and teammate Jahlil Okafor are being shopped by the Sixers to ease the team's frontcourt logjam heading into the new season.
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With 2014 third overall pick Joel Embiid finally making his debut for the club, big man Dario Saric arriving from Europe, and Ben Simmons selected first overall in this year's draft, the Sixers suddenly has a crowded frontline made up of young and talented players. This predicament is rumored to be forcing the team to let go of some of its big men for roster balance.
The latest NBA trade rumors have been mentioning Noel in a three-way deal among the Sixers, Warriorsand Raptors.
According to Sportsrageous, Noel will be sent to the Warriors, while Terrence Ross, JaVale McGee, rookie Patrick McCaw, a 2017 first-round pick from Toronto, and a 2019 first-round pick from Golden State will be acquired by the Sixers. The Raptors will then receive shooting guard Nik Stauskas and incoming sophomore power forward Kevon Looney.
Meanwhile, the Bit Bag indicated that the trade "adheres to the NBA rules," a possibility if all the concerned would approve such a deal.
Some NBA analysts suggested that the Warriors should include current backup point guard Shaun Livingston to the package, instead of McCaw for the Sixers to agree as Philly is in need of a veteran point guard to lead the team's frontcourt-heavy roster.
Livingston is an 11-year veteran who has lots of NBA experience as a starter for the teams he played for in the past, such as the Los Angeles Clippers, Washington Wizards, Milwaukee Bucks and Brooklyn Nets.
A first five composed of Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and Nerlens Noel could arguably be the best starting unit in the history of basketball. If the Warriors can see a way for it to become possible, then chances are the team will push to make it happen.
What do you think of the new NBA trade rumors on Sixers?
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