76ers center Nerlens Noel is seeking a trade from Philadelphia. The emergence of Joel Embiid and the presence of Jahlil Okafor make minutes really hard to come by. Noel has had three subpar seasons and according to ESPN’s Marc Stein, he called the Sixers’ center situation ‘silly.’
Noel has yet to appear in a game this season after electing to undergo arthroscopic knee surgery last month, but word is he’d still prefer to be shipped to a new address with so many big men to battle for playing time in Philly. Count on the Sixers to accommodate him eventually.
The Sixers are slowly putting together a team with talent and with 2016 #1 draft pick Ben Simmons due back, Noel may find himself the odd man out. If Noel can return from injury and play to some of his potential he should attract interest in the marketplace. An athletic, shot blocking, rim runner has a lot of value in today’s NBA. This could be a win win for both Noel and the Sixers.