Another mind blowing NBA trade rumors is set to headline the league in the coming days. Nerlens Noel, Ricky Rubio, and Iman Shumpert are said to be involved in this rumored deal. The three mentioned players are regulars in numerous trade rumors for the past few months and a possibility that they will change teams is looming.
Noel has been linked to many trade rumors after he made a statement this offseason pointing to the Philadelphia 76ers situation as 'silly' that many thinks that he wants to be traded. On the part of Rubio, the arrival of rookie point guard Kris Dunn makes him a redundant to the position and makes him dispensable in the process. Meanwhile, Shumpert is a disappointment to the Cavs averaging only 7.2 points, 2.2 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game after six outing.
And now, reports are saying that the Cleveland Cavaliers, Minnesota Timberwolves, and Philadelphia 76ers are working on a trade deal to move the three aforementioned players including seven more players according to The Inquisitr. Trade scenario is suggesting as follows:
1. The Cleveland Cavaliers will receive Nerlens Noel from the 76ers together with Ricky Rubio and Tyus Jones from the Timberwolves;
2. The Minnesota Timberwolves will then acquire Iman Shumpert and Channing Frye from the Cavs together with Nik Stauskas and a future second-round draft pick from the 76ers;
3. Finally, the 76ers will get Shabazz Muhammad from the Timberwolves together with Mike Dunleavy, Jordan McRae and the contract of Mo Williams who just retired.
Looking at this wild trade transaction it seems that is not going anywhere but as per checking on ESPN NBA Trade machine, the deal pass the NBA trade rules and salary cap restriction making it a legal trade in the end as per stated in the report.
In a report by Parent Herald, the Timberwolves have earlier expressed their intention and often ask the availability of Shumpert to the Cavs. And now that the Cavs is looking for a backup point guard to help and support Kyrie Irving this could be the perfect opportunity to make this huge deal possible.
Nevertheless, this deal is still speculation and none of the teams involved confirmed the talks but the possibility is still there after legitimate as per NBA league office's point of view?
Will Nerlens Noel, Ricky Rubio, and Iman Shumpert wear a new uniform before the NBA trade deadline 2016 come?
