NBA Trade Rumors: Cleveland Cavaliers To Sign Up Nerlens Noel Or Jahlil Okarfor Because LeBron James Needs Real Big Teammates?

LeBron James delivered a championship to Cleveland Cavaliers in the last NBA season. However, the team is determined to have a back to back championship by strengthening their team. According to reports, the Cavaliers is willing to trade off Iman Shumpert to get the Philadelphia 76ers center Jahlil Okafor or Nerlens Noel.

Cavaliers To Trade Iman Shumpert For Jahlil Okafor

After tasting their first championship, Cleveland Cavaliers is determined to have another. According to the Blow Sports, Cavaliers want to add Jahlil Okafor in their team because LeBron James needs a legitimate big man for a back to back championship.

Cavaliers And 76ers Should Trade For Nerlens Noel

Aside from Okafor, Fansided suggested that Philadelphia 76ers' center Nerlens Noel is another great candidate for the Cavaliers. Noel is currently on the trade block.

Per the report, Cleveland Cavaliers has huge problems when it comes to their defense because they have no real bigs on the center after letting Timofey Mozgov. Meanwhile, the Philadelphia 76ers have three centers and two power forwards, who all could start. The report suggests that the two teams should trade to make each team more competitive.

Most NBA teams are already transitioning into a small lineup of players with speed and agility. However, there is no denying that big men are still a huge component in scoring a victory on the basketball court. Keeping big men on the court, especially in the center never go out of style. Thus, Cavaliers need to add a big man in their lineup to compete with the other super teams in the NBA league.

Noel averaged 11.1 points, 8.1 rebounds and 1.5 blocks per game last NBA season. On the other hand, Okafor averaged 17.5 points, 7.0 rebounds and 1.2 blocks per game. The report suggests that it is better for Cavaliers to go after Noel because he provides tangible results and his price is not too high for the Cavaliers.

Who do you think will the Cleveland Cavaliers choose between Nerlens Noel and Jahlil Okafor? Who do you want between the two to play with LeBron James in the next NBA season? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.