NBA trade rumors are hunting Indiana Pacers superstar Paul George again. In every sports article, he's been the hot topic of trade deals as of late.
Now, another set of rumored deal is swirling again online about a possible trade between the Pacers, Minnesota Timberwolves and Philadelphia 76ers with Andrew Wiggins and Ricky Rubio as part of the alleged deal.
George is one of the big names that is being targeted by numerous teams nowadays. Being a high-value player, he's been linked to being traded to the Oklahoma City Thunder, Sacramento Kings, Los Angeles Lakers and Boston Celtics. But up until now, none of those deal have ever progressed and just fades away in the news.
On the other hand, the Timberwolves and 76ers are two of the underperforming teams currently in the ongoing season. Though with enough young and talented players on their roster plus a winning coach at the helm, the Timberwolves are still struggling to get their form and continues to slide down the standings. Coach Tom Thibodeau have already recognized the lack of a veteran player and leader of the team which they are looking right now.
Meanwhile, the 76ers also have their own misery. Aside from being plagued with injuries, their roster is also composed of young players who also needed a guidance from a veteran most especially on their backcourt position. With all three teams needing a player to solve their problems, an alleged deal was being floated online.
A proposed trade deal is being recommended to the Timberwolves, Pacers, and 76ers which involve 5 players. NBA trade scenario is suggesting the following:
1. The Minnesota Timberwolves will acquire Paul George from the Pacers;
2. The Indiana Pacers will then get Andrew Wiggins from the Timberwolves plus Ersan Ilyasova and Hollis Thompson from the 76ers;
3. Finally, the 76ers will receive Ricky Rubio from the Timberwolves.
Having George will give the Timberwolves a veteran superstar that can lead the team to the next level. There's no doubt that he can bring an immediate impact both offensively and experience wise to the Timberwolves.
On the other hand, the Pacers will have one rising superstar in Wiggins that they can develop plus two solid players for George in return while the 76ers will finally have a true point guard that can stabilize their offense in the backcourt.
This rumored NBA trade will also work under the NBA trade rules and salary cap restriction making it a legal deal for the three teams involved in this deal as per checking with ESPN NBA Trade Machine. However, there is no official confirmation yet on this trade deal among the teams involved.
It is now in the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Indiana Pacers, and Philadelphia 76ers if they all agree on terms of moving Paul George, Andrew Wiggins, and Ricky Rubio. Is this trade deal plausible to all teams concern?
