NBA Trade Rumors: PhilaDEALphia 2016 Trade Holiday Anthology

December 20, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Andre Iguodala (9) congratulate forward Draymond Green (23) for scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
December 20, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Andre Iguodala (9) congratulate forward Draymond Green (23) for scoring a basket during the second quarter against the Utah Jazz at Oracle Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) talks with forward Jimmy Butler (21) in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Bulls 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 23, 2016; Charlotte, NC, USA; Chicago Bulls guard Rajon Rondo (9) talks with forward Jimmy Butler (21) in the second half at Spectrum Center. The Hornets defeated the Bulls 103-91. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports /

Chicago Bulls

18. team. 24. <p>The Chicago Bulls have been flirting with playoff caliber play all season. Streakish play, sometimes hot, sometimes not, have left many wondering if the team can endure into the post season. This team is the opposite end of the blockbuster trade sending Derrick Rose to the Knicks. Ideally, the team hoped to build a backcourt on the fly by merging Rajon Rondo with Dwayne Wade. The front court would be Jimmy Butler, Robin Lopez and Taj Gibson. On paper, it meshes well enough to get a team into the playoffs.<br /> On the basketball court? Not frequently enough.<br /> Chicago is a top ten NBA defense, but just a 23rd offense. Could Nerlens Noel help? Some think so, as Noel has come up in trade rumors for declining Bulls power forward Nikola Mirotic. The Bulls may actually be more interested in Jahlil Okafor for the offensive boost Okafor would give their post game.<br /> There is still time before the trade deadline to sort this out. But the Bulls may be feeling pressure to fix their roster now, so they may have more motivation to discuss trading with the Philadelphia 76ers.</p> <p><strong>Fit: Warm<br /> Interest: Warm/Hot<br /> Public Sentiment: Hot</strong></p>. . . Chicago Bulls

Current Likelihood of Trade for Nerlens Noel? WARM
For more NBA Rumors between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Chicago Bulls :
NBA Rumors: Philadelphia 76ers Nerlens Noel For Nikola Mirotic?
Derrick Rose Was Nearly a Philadelphia 76ers Point Guard

Current Links between teams already on books?:
None, but there is the little matter of the upcoming trade deadline.