The Philadelphia 76ers continue to struggle in the early going of the regular season. Many pundits are saying that they lack a true point guard who could stabilize they backcourt while having a fully loaded frontcourt. NBA trade rumors suggest that they interested to acquire Ricky Rubio from the Minnesota Timberwolves and willing to give up Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel for him.
Currently, the 76ers are at the bottom of the Eastern Conference division holding a 4-18 record and many believe that they will suffer the same fate that happened to them last season if they do nothing. Though the 76ers are mum about the situation of Noel and Okafor, many believe that both players are already available to be traded. And it seems that the Timberwolves will choose the healthy Okafor over injured Noel.
As for Rubio, an earlier report on NBA trade rumors by Morning News USA revealed that he wanted out of the Timberwolves camp. Even though they have a good young talented squad plus a defensive minded coach, that is not translating wins for them. With this all happening, frustration is said to be setting into Rubio and he might choose to move out of the team.
With the 76ers having an overcrowded frontcourt while the Timberwolves are overloaded in the backcourt, it makes sense for both teams to swap Jahlil Okafor and Ricky Rubio to solve their problems while getting players that they needed as per The Sixer Sense.
The 76ers will truly benefit from this trade as they got a reliable point guard that they'd wish for. Rubio will immediately provide an impact as a starter for the 76ers and can bring in his 5 years experience as a play maker to the team. Meanwhile, Okafor could easily augment the thin lineup of the Timberwolves in the frontcourt. He is also known for his defense inside the paint which is a big plus for them.
And as per checking with ESPN NBA Trade Machine, the trade will work under the NBA trade rules and salary cap restriction making it a legal deal in the process. Now it is in the hands of both teams if they will agree to the terms of this trade and take into consideration the benefit for both of them.
Will this NBA trade rumor ever happen? Do you think the Philadelphia 76ers will give up Jahlil Okafor to acquire Ricky Rubio from the Minnesota Timberwolves?
