Nerlens Noel wants a trade

[Budapest Maverick]

I would send a Powell+Anderson package for him, if he gives his word that he signs with us. He is an absolute difference maker on defense, and still only 21. A Fultz-Barnes-Noel core would be formidable if Fultz can become a superstar.

[Bryan_Wilson]

Originally Posted by Budapest Maverick

I would send a Powell+Anderson package for him, if he gives his word that he signs with us. He is an absolute difference maker on defense, and still only 21. A Fultz-Barnes-Noel core would be formidable if Fultz can become a superstar.

Because nothing can go wrong with a verbal commit.

[hayth.james.g]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Because nothing can go wrong with a verbal commit.

I wouldn't be too worried.

A. We can offer him the most money right?
B. We would have the best sell out there. 3 top 10 talented players, playing complimentary positions under 25 years old with a HOF coach.

If we can't resign him with Barnes and a guy like Fultz or Ball... we are lost forever.

[Bryan_Wilson]

The research that rival teams have done on Nerlens Noel is “not good,” per Wojnarowski, who adds that those clubs haven’t gotten good reports about the way the Sixers big man carries himself, and his habits. Teams are still interested in acquiring Noel, but they don’t want to give up a whole lot for him, so it’ll be interesting to see if Philadelphia eventually takes what it can get. The Sixers would probably love to see Noel put in a couple healthy and productive months before the deadline to improve his stock.

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/12/w...noel-heat.html

[DevinHarriswillstart]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/12/w...noel-heat.html

No thanks. Last thing Rick needs is another headache to deal with.

[Thebo]

Originally Posted by DevinHarriswillstart

No thanks. Last thing Rick needs is another headache to deal with.

The good thing about it is that there is nothing to lose this season through getting Noel. Him being bad may actually help Mavs. It would also be better to have him for a half season and not work out, rather than try to sign him long term during free agency.

It is safe to assume Mavs are going to draft point guard, so they will target bigs in the free agency. This would be similar to Rondo case where Mavs traded for him but also before the trade they were aiming to sign him once free agency came around.

To clarify, I am not a big fan of Noel. I liked him before all the injuries, but right now... I just thing Mavs have nothing to lose trying him out. It is not like Mavs are going to get late 1st rounder for Bogut in this draft anyways and there is no headache in Dallas roster at the moment.

[Melonhead]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

http://www.hoopsrumors.com/2016/12/w...noel-heat.html

Goran Dragic Heat want to test the market in that article...however we have nothing

[Thebo]

Originally Posted by Melonhead

Goran Dragic Heat want to test the market in that article...however we have nothing

Riley is probably looking for this year's draft pick, nothing else.

[Melonhead]

I wouldnt give him 20m, much less 100m. He's proven nothing in my mind to warrant a large contract. 2 seasons. Wow. Cant stay healthy, spect attitude. No thanks

[Budapest Maverick]

Originally Posted by Bryan_Wilson

Because nothing can go wrong with a verbal commit.

We shouldn't assume that every player is a liar like Jordan. Didn't Noel only went 6th because of that ACL tear btw? I think he had a good chance of going 1st but he tore his ACL. Either way, I think he is a tremendous defensive talent, and if he can be had for an Anderson+Powell package, I would totally do the trade, provided that he gives a verbal commitment. I would not trade draft picks, but low ceiling rotational players like Anderson or Powell aren't hard to replace.