The Philadelphia 76ers are still struggling at the start of regular season. One of the two teams aside from the New Orleans Pelican who are still winless, the 76ers are now finding an answer to their misery. Now, reports are saying that the 76ers are considering to trade away Nerlens Noel to the Golden State Warriors.
Noel who've been through a lot after being linked to numerous trade rumors during the offseason. His statement pertaining to the 76ers 'silly' situation having three big men in the lineup, heats up speculation that he wants to be traded. And it looks like the 76ers will grant his wish.
According to The Inquisitr, the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors are said to discussing a trade deal that will send Nerlens Noel together with forward Robert Covington to the Warriors in exchange for small forward Andre Iguodala. And as per checking on ESPN NBA trade machine the deal is considered to be legal and pass the NBA trade rules and salary cap policy.
The report also says that though the Warriors is considered to be a "super team," many analysts are noticing that they still lack an athletic center who can sprint the court on fast break, skills to defend down low and protect the rim at all times and that description is pointing to none other than Noel.
As for Iguodala, this could be a reunion of sorts with the team who drafted him as their 9th overall pick in the 2004 NBA draft. There will be no problem for him as he will adjust immediately to the same team he played for 8 years and being loved by the city during the 76ers heydays.
Sportsrageous earlier reported that Noel was previously being linked to being traded to the Warriors pointing to Draymond Green and Iguodala as trade offers. During that time 76ers president Bryan Colangelo said that they are not sure to Noel's future hinting that he will be dealt by the team anytime soon.
But up until now that deal never happen and both teams still have their players. But this new deal might be a perfect opportunity to continue the deal and both teams will be in a win-win situation. The Warriors will get a young and talented player while the 76ers will acquire a defensive specialist and proven veteran leader for the Sixers young core.
Will the Philadelphia 76ers release Nerlens Noel to the Golden State Warriors for Andre Iguodala? Stay tuned for the latest NBA trade rumors and update.
