NBA trade rumors are still non-stop even if the new NBA season is about to begin. Even the Golden State Warriors who made the big acquisition this offseason is still being linked to these rumors mills.
Many believe that the Warriors have the formidable starters in the league today with Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, Draymond Green and newly acquired Kevin Durant in their fold. They also have solid bench players that are a great support to the starters. And with Steve Kerr still calling the shots, many fans are expecting that the Warriors will be in the NBA Finals again and the heavy favorites to win the title.
Having said all the praises to the Warriors, the possibility of acquiring a potential future player to strengthen their roster is looming. According to The Inquisitr, there are brewing talks between the Warriors, Philadelphia 76ers, and Toronto Raptors to make a trade deal involving six players. Trade scenario is suggesting as follows:
1. The Golden State Warriors will get Nerlens Noel to the 76ers;
2. The Toronto Raptors will acquire Kevon Looney from Warriors and Nik Staukas from 76ers;
3. Finally, the Philadelphia 76ers will obtain Patrick McCaw, JaVale McGee and 2019 first round pick from Warriors, Terrence Ross and 2017 first round pick from Raptors.
The report also says that the Warriors doesn't seem to need the trade deal anymore having a fearsome lineup. But who could pass a talented player like Noel? Many think that Noel has the potential to become a superstar being an athletic and defensive-minded player. He'll be a better fit to Warriors run-and-gun style of plays if ever traded.
On the separate report by Sportsrageous, the said trade deal is approved by ESPN NBA Trade Machine and follows all NBA trade rules. The report also says that Noel is also being deemed to be traded to the Warriors that would involve Andre Iguodala or Draymond Green.
With Green's bad behavior and Iguodala durability in question, having the 22-year old Noel on the lineup will inject a young blood to the Warriors roster as per stated in the report.
Will the Golden State Warriors make a deal to acquire Nerlens Noel to the Sixers?
