What is it with the NBA nowadays? Mention a Philadelphia 76ers center, and suddenly the “fire sale” light illuminates, and the offers for the services of Jahlil Okafor, or Nerlens Noel, become far less than their original draft position – despite proving that they can play, and play very well, in a very competitive basketball league. Has the NBA become the “no bartering ability” league when I was not looking?
Just as I was about to shut down for a few hours, another trade rumor popped up, this time linking Jahlil Okafor to the San Antonio Spurs. The intriguing aspect of this trade scenario?