Another set of NBA trade rumors is gaining steam at the news as of late. And it involves teams and players who have been regular to the rumor mills the past few months.
NBA trade rumors are saying that the rumored deal includes Paul George of the Indiana Pacers and Nerlens Noel of the Philadelphia 76ers in a 3-team, 6-player deal.
George has been one of the hottest players being linked to being traded. Being a high-value player, many teams such as Los Angeles Lakers, Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, and Chicago Bulls are interested in having his services. But none of those teams have made a big move to make a real deal work. And it seems like the Boston Celtics are also joining in the mix.
As for Noel, ever since his "silly" comment about the situation of the 76ers came out he'd been a familiar face in rumor mills. Although the 76ers management is quiet about his situation, many believe that he will be on his way out before the February trade deadline.
Now, a proposed NBA trade deal is being suggested to the Celtics, Pacers, and 76ers that involve 6 players. Trade scenario is suggesting as follows:
1. The Boston Celtics will acquire Paul George and Glenn Robinson III from the Pacers;
2. The Indiana Pacers will then get Nerlens Noel from the 76ers plus Jae Crowder, Jaylen Brown and a 2018 first-round draft pick from the Celtics;
3. Finally, the Philadelphia 76ers will obtain Marcus Smart from the Celtics.
Some say that among the three teams the Celtics got the better end of this trade deal while the Pacers and 76ers got their fair share. Having George would finally give the Celtics a superstar that they are looking for quite some time. The Celtics admit that they are not a 'contender' yet but having George will definitely change their status.
On the other hand, the Pacers acquisitions might not be superstars like George but still Noel, Crowder and Brown are solid players that could augment the Pacers' roster plus a first-round draft pick that could a steal for them. While the 76ers got a point guard that they truly needed aside from unloading a player on their overcrowded frontcourt.
The trade will also work under the NBA trade rules and salary cap policy making it a legal deal as per checking with ESPN NBA Trade Machine. It is now in the hands of the three teams if they will agree on terms of this rumored deal.
Will this NBA trade rumor happen? Will Boston Celtics, Indiana Pacers and Philadelphia 76ers reach an agreement?
