The Philadelphia 76ers and Portland Trail Blazers are two teams who have been in different topics of trade rumors as of late. Many say that both teams are still looking for a trade partner in able to make an upgrade on their rosters. And it looks like that they have to deal with each other.
The 76ers have a disappointing season last year and it could change this season by trading some players who are not needed by the team. And fingers are pointing to none other than Nerlens Noel. Just like the 76ers, the Blazers are also in the hunt to have a roster that could contend with other teams and a probable trade deal with the Sixers might happen.
According to The Inquisitr, possible talks between the 76ers and Blazers are looming and a trade deal might happen soon. Trade scenario is suggesting that the 76ers will send Noel to the Blazers in exchange for shooting guard Allen Crabbe. The trade deal could work for both teams as they try to unload some redundant position on their roster.
The 76ers have Noel, Joel Embiid, and Jahlil Okafor in the middle but with the recent acquisition of Ersan Ilyasova from the Oklahoma City Thunder, it made their frontcourt more congested. And the only thing to resolve is to trade one and it could be Noel the one to go base on his trade value.
As for the Blazers, they already have C.J. McCollum to start at no. 2 spots and Crabbe as a backup but with the arrival of Evan Turner, it takes away playing minutes to Crabbe in the process. With this all happening, it is better to make a swap between Noel and Crabbe.
Sportsrageous also reports that a possible deal between the 76ers and Blazers is imminent as the 76ers once tried to steal Crabbe to Blazers the past month but it never happens. And this could be the perfect opportunity for the 76ers to grab Crabbe and take a player they've wished for.
The report also says that having Noel in the Blazers lineup will add a defensive player who can protect the rim for the team while Crabbe will be a huge upgrade in the wing spot for the 76ers and help the team on the offensive end.
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