NBA trade rumors: Eight-player blockbuster trade making the rounds

Martin Martinez Tuesday, October 18, 2016

Chris Paul of the Los Angeles Clippers. | Wikimedia Commons / Nikk_La

With the NBA season only a few days away, the trade talks have also heated up and it seems that big names rumored to be on the move are thrown in the mix. There are talks that superstars from four of the better franchises are linked to a move.

According to Inquisitr, it appears that the Cleveland Cavaliers are, again, ready to part ways with Kevin Love as he is linked to a move to the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Los Angeles Clippers.

Losing Love would be a big hit for the Cavs as they will lack an elite power forward, but the same rumor links Atlanta Hawks star Paul Millsap to a move to Ohio.

Millsap has been one of the most reliable players in the league. Despite being 31 years old, he is still very consistent. His game does not involve too much athleticism but a firm grasp of the fundamentals makes him seem better with age.

Last year, Millsap averaged 17.1 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists for the Hawks which would certainly be a great addition if he landed with the Cavs.

As for the Hawks, they will not leave this blockbuster deal empty-handed as reports claim that Chris Paul may be moving to Atlanta to try his luck with the team. After losing Jeff Teague, the Hawks are without an elite point guard but if Paul arrives then that immediately fixes that problem.

One of the best in the game, Paul averages 18.8 points and 9.9 assists in his career and should help Atlanta become relevant again.

For other teams, the Boston Celtics may finally land their franchise player as Blake Griffin is linked to a move to the storied basketball club. Paul Pierce is already heading to the Celtics to end his career, but he may bring along Griffin to help improve the club moving forward.

Finally, that leaves the Clippers with Love and a lot of pieces that could help them move forward. The rumor claims that the Clippers would also get Dennis Schroder from the Hawks, Jaylen Brown and Amir Johnson from the Celtics and other first round picks.

There's a lot of movement in this trade but it is definitely interesting if this materializes. While this may not happen, it still gives players and teams an idea on how shifty the business can be and players may be traded no matter how important they seem to the club.