NBA Trade Rumors: Predicting Big Names Who Will Be Traded Before Deadline

Jahlil Okafor, C, Philadelphia 76ers

It’s been months since the conversation began about which center the Philadelphia 76ers would unload. All three of their big men are former top picks, yet there’s only so much room on an NBA roster for high-end talent at one position.

So who will it be?

Obviously Joel Embiid isn’t going anywhere. It was assumed Nerlens Noel would be the guy to go, but his recent play has given the 76ers reason to keep him around. Some would see that as more reason to send him packing due to increased value, but I don’t think that’s the case.

That means Jahlil Okafor could very well be the guy to go. In fact, he’s currently on the trade block and is receiving significant interest from several teams (via USA TODAY Sports’ Jeff Zillgitt).

On top of that, Philadelphia has apparently discussed a deal with the New Orleans Pelicans for Okafor (via USA TODAY Sports’ Sam Amick).

It appears the gears are turning for an Okafor trade to come to fruition. If I had to guess, I’d predict he’ll have a new home before the trade deadline has passed.