NBA Latest Rumors: Noel to Cavaliers, Jackson and Allen to Bulls, Ellis to Celtics
As NBA teams continue to improve their rosters, Trade Rumors are buzzing as fans anticipate what their favorite team's latest developments will be. The following are the latest trade rumors from the NBA.
1. Nerlens Noel to Cleveland Cavaliers
One of the biggest rumors to date is that the Sixers and the Cavaliers might engage in a huge trade which will send Nerlens Noel to Cleveland.
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Philadelphia got the number overall draft pick Ben Simmons, a 6'10" 240-pound power forward out of Melbourne, Australia. Now that the 76ers has a talented power forward who has the vision of a point guard and can defend all five positions, the team is a bit saturated in the forward position.
The 76ers has two other talented power forwards, Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor. According to The Bit Bag, Philadelphia is keen on trading one of these three talented forwards, and one of the favorite teams to trade with is the Cavaliers.
The Cavaliers will definitely need the talents of Nerlens Noel. He is a young athlete who can defend the paint and rebound. The Cavs already lost Timofey Mozgov, who decided to join the Los Angeles Lakers during free agency, and there are even rumors that Kevin Love will be traded.
2. Stephen Jackson and Ray Allen to the Bulls
In a tweet, Hoops Hype reported that Stephen Jackson is wanted by Rajon Rondo and Jimmy Butler to play in their team, Chicago Bulls.
Jackson said to Hoops Hype that both players have been calling him because they know what he brings to the table. In particular, Jackson is a winner; an NBA veteran who has played in a lot of playoffs.
Carlos Douglas Jr., a Chicago Bulls Insider, tweeted and hinted that the Bulls are interested in signing Ray Allen as well, mainly because they need someone who is an excellent shooter.
One obvious problem with signing both veterans is their age. Ray Allen is already 41 years old, while Stephen Jackson is 38. Both Jackson and Allen will have a disadvantage over the other, much younger, players in terms of athleticism, but they can definitely make up for these limitations through their skills and smart moves.
3. Monta Ellis to Boston Celtics
The Celtics managed to make some high-quality off-season moves, including signing Al Horford. Horford averaged 15.2 points, 7.3 rebounds and 1.5 blocks last season, giving the Celtics a strong offensive and defensive player in the front court.
But the Celtics can improve the shooting in their back court, and Monta Ellis can do just that. Ellis and Isaiah Thomas will be huge in the back court for the Celtics. With Thomas' playmaking skills and Ellis' reliable outside shooting, the Celtics will develop a multi-dimensional offense that can hurt any team.
