Cleveland Cavaliers trade rumors: Cavs stepping up game to land Noel

Looking to keep their elite status in the league, NBA defending champions, the Cleveland Cavaliers, are trying to shake up their roster.

It was reported that the Eastern Conference team is looking for a rim protector that can help their interior defense.

Furthermore, talks have been circulating that they are willing to give up forward Kevin Love in order to get the player they need.

There are some talks that DeMarcus Cousins of the Sacramento Kings could be a big name, but with restrictions like the budget, they might have to look elsewhere.

However, it appears that they may have a deal that could work as the Philadelphia 76ers have a lot of big men and the team is looking to shop at least one of them.

Reports reveal that Nerlens Noel may be on his way to Cleveland as the Sixers, especially president Bryan Colangelo, are really looking to get Love to their team to add depth, star power, and experience.

At the moment, the Sixers have three big men in Nerlens Noel, Joel Embiid, and Jahlil Okafor. All are young and have so much potential that having them all share minutes may hamper their development in the league.

And in the NBA, talented big men are really needed, so the Sixers may finally cash in on Noel moving to the Cavaliers, while they are also getting a great star in Love.

As for Cleveland, they are lacking a presence in the middle as they still have Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and Tristan Thompson even if they lose Love, and adding Noel will definitely make them really strong, and they are clearly going to put up a challenge against anyone in the league.

With the summer passing by, the Cavaliers and Sixers need to make a deal quick or risk losing the chance to land their respective targets.