Initially, it is impossible to believe that Philadelphia 76ers will be trading their center player, Jahlil Okafor this offseason. However, NBA trade rumors suggest that Okafor might sign with Chicago Bulls to strengthen the team's frontcourt.
According to previous reports, Philadelphia 76ers has a surplus of big men. However, the team is keeping Jahlil Okafor, triggers report that 76ers will be trading Nerlens Noel instead. Cleveland Cavaliers are reportedly interested in acquiring either Okafor or Noel because they need a big man running mate for LeBron James in the upcoming season.
According to the Sixer Sense, Chicago Bulls is interested in acquiring Jahlil Okafor. The team is now moving to have younger players on their roster in the upcoming NBA season.
Chicago Bulls General Manager Gar Forman told ESPN that the team is looking to acquire younger talents because some veterans are plagued by injuries in the past seasons. "We've got to put this back together now, going younger, more athletic and building it back up moving into the future," Forman said.
Due to Bulls' plans in moving to a new direction by having younger and more athletic players in the upcoming NBA season, NBA trade rumors suggest that Chicago might acquire Jahlil Okafor. Okafor is one of the most popular and skilled talents in the NBA league today and many are hoping to include the big man on their roster.
Per the Inquisitr, Chicago Bulls, Sacramento Kings and Philadelphia 76ers are in a three-way trade talk to have Jahlil Okafor join Dwayne Wade and Jimmy Butler in Bulls.
Jahlil Okafor, 20, is a Chicago native and is believed to be a great addition to strengthening Bulls' front court. Okafor is reportedly a perfect fit for Chicago Bulls' new system. He is young and is very impressive in his center position.
There are rumors that if Bulls add Jahlil Okafor they would likely have him start with Robin Lopez. In this way, the team will have stronger starters.
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