The Los Angeles Lakers and Philadelphia 76ers are two teams who've been busy during the offseason looking for an asset(s) to fill up some position they needed. Even the NBA regular season already started, both are still exploring the trade market trying to make an upgrade on their roster in order to compete with other teams. And it seems that they have Nerlens Noel and Jordan Clarkson to talk about.
Noel who've been to numerous trade rumors for the past few months is again back at the hot seat and many believe that he will be dealt by the 76ers anytime from now. As for Clarkson, he's been in trade rumors but not as frequent as Noel. However, his value is increasing and so as the possibility that he'll be traded is also growing.
And now, reports are spreading that it might be best for the Lakers and 76ers to meet at the trading table and discuss a possible trade. According to Sportsrageous, the proposed trade is saying that the 76ers will give up Noel to the Lakers for shooting guard Jordan Clarkson. Many pundits think that Noel will be traded during the ongoing season and the 76ers will not wait for him to become a restricted free agent next year.
Since the return of Joel Embiid in the 76ers lineup, many reports have emerged that either Noel or Jahlil Okafor will be traded in order to unload their congested frontcourt. But it seems Noel is the odd man having the more value than Okafor and being vocal in his discontentment how the 76ers organization handles the team.
On the separate report by YIBADA English, the Sixers badly need a dependable playmaker who can step out in absence of Ben Simmons, who is said to be out till January next year due to a foot injury. And it seems that Clarkson is the player who perfectly fits to what the Sixers needed.
Meanwhile, the Lakers will be having a talented and athletic young player who has the potential to become a superstar in the league. Noel would also provide the Lakers the needed interior defense that would protect the rim at all times.
Nevertheless, this rumor is still speculation and none of the teams involved confirms it.
Will the Los Angeles Lakers release Jordan Clarkson and welcome Philadelphia 76ers Nerlens Noel?
