​The NBA is currently stocked with talented young players at every position. Players come out of college and show a ton of promise, but normally take a little while to adjust to the speed of the NBA.





Such has been the case for Los Angeles Lakers power forward Julius Randle, who hails from the University of Kentucky. He's gotten better over his 4 years in the league, but he's still the center of many trade talks.





The same can be said about Dallas Mavericks big man Nerlens Noel. Both young men are gleaming with potential.





The Mavs and the Lakers, however, have discussed trading the two. A one-for-one swap.

Report: Lakers, Mavs had initial talks on Randle-for-Noel swap https://t.co/6cPW2yslWl pic.twitter.com/EVNbC07SS8 — theScore NBA (@theScoreNBA) December 23, 2017

These trade talks never left the preliminary stages, though, due to Noel's decision to get surgery on his thumb.





Noel hasn't played much this season, even when healthy. Because of this fact, he'd likely be open to a trade which could get him playing time elsewhere.





Julius Randle, on the other hand, is not struggling for playing time, as he's been a centerpiece of the Lakers lineup.





Randle has been the superior player of the two this season, and that will continue if Noel stays on the bench after he comes back from his surgery.





Trade talks were discussed, but they're over with.