Cleveland Cavaliers: Proposing a Trade for Nerlens Noel- Birdman’s Replacement

The Trade

Do you think this trade would be agreed upon by both sides? Tell us in the comments.

The theme of this trade is desperation. I realize that the 76ers would be getting robbed, but at some point, either Noel or the fans will request a move from the 76ers front office and the Cavaliers could capitalize.

The 76ers would also receive a future second/first round pick from the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Nerlens Noel would step into an advanced role as the backup to Tristan Thompson and Kevin Love. He would help increase their back court depth and allow much better rim protection. With J.R. Smith out extended time, Iman Shumpert and Jordan McRae would be asked to play increased minutes also.

For the 76ers, Liggins would provide a nice defensive threat and potentially start over Gerald Henderson, and Mike Dunleavy would help give the 76ers a solid second string small forward behind Robert Covington and in front of Hollis Thompson.

With the depth charts adjusted, let’s take a deeper look at to why each team would do this trade.