A blockbuster player movement is on the way as John Wall, Jahlil Okafor and Brandon Knight are in the list of possible trading options according to the latest NBA trade rumors.
The teams involved are the Washington Wizards, Philadelphia 76ers and Phoenix Suns. John Wall was recently rumored to be moved to the Los Angeles Lakers in exchange for the young point guard, D'Angelo Russell. But, other reports highlight this other trade scenario.
The Washington Wizards have been struggling at the start of the NBA season, with a winless record of 0-4. According to reports the frontcourt general of the Wizards', John Wall is the reason behind the team's woes early this season.
There are also other reports circulating regarding John Wall's on-court rift between his teammate Bradley Beal. Wall's statement, as posted on the website, Headlines and Global News said that they have the "tendency to dislike each other on the court."
Since then, these trade speculations have come out where Wall has been a "hot" name in the list. If the said rumors are true, the trade scenario shaping will bring John Wall to the Philadelphia 76ers and Jahlil Okafor to the Washington Wizards. The Wizards will also acquire Phoenix Suns point guard, Brandon Knight. In this deal, the Phoenix Suns will be rewarded by a 2017 and 2019 first-round pick all from the Philadelphia 76ers.
If this trade wishes come true, John Wall will bring leadership and offensive force to a rebuilding Philadelphia 76ers. Brandon Knight's departure from the Phoenix Suns will also free tensions in their team's backcourt. The Washington Wizards will have to solve the problem of losing an elite player like John Wall.
This proposed player movement has passed NBA trade rules and salary cap restriction as confirmed by the ESPN NBA Trade machine. But, there have been no actions taken yet inside the league regarding the possible blockbuster trade.
