NBA trade rumors are now talking about a trade deal which would be the possible transfer of Nerlens Noel of the Philadelphia 76ers to the Toronto Raptors. If this NBA trade rumor were to materialize, we need to wait and watch as to what the 76ers will demand from this trade.
NBA Trade Rumors Suggest Philadelphia 76ers' Need A Balanced Roster. The Philadelphia 76ers as a team is open to trading even players like Noel or even Jahlil Okafor just to achieve a more balanced roster. What the Philadelphia 76ers need in the upcoming season of 2016-17 is either a point guard or shooting guard.
The NBA trade rumors used the ESPN Trade Checker to see if Philadelphia 76ers and the Raptors can strike a deal or not. According to NBA trade rumors, the Raptors will have to hand out two of its players in the trade. The players in question are Cory Joseph and Norman Powell. In order to convince 76ers for a trade, the Raptors will have to add a first or second rounder, reported News Everyday.
Nerlens Noel can be a very good addition to the Raptors. Noel can play as starting forward and assume defense roles. The Toronto Raptors believe that Noel's defense could complement Jonas Valanciunas' offense plays, reported iTechPost.
The current roster of the team includes Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. This is quite an impressive thing. A power forward like Noel could be a real boost to the team's chances of fighting even the reigning NBA champs like the Cleveland Cavaliers whose roster includes LeBron James.
The Philadelphia 76ers also will get two guards to strengthen its current roster. Joseph, who can be considered, is an NBA veteran who amassed a $7 million contract because of his skills. Even Powell will be a good addition whose skill will enhance the team.
There were many NBA rumors involving the Philadelphia 76ers as they have trying to strike a deal involving Noel and Okafor with other NBA teams. Of all the NBA trade rumors, the deal with the Raptors seems to be the most sensible one.