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NBA Rumors: 5 reasons Nerlens Noel-for-Jeff Teague trade needs to happen

By Charles Rahrig V

Apr 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 5, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) during the first quarter against the New Orleans Pelicans at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 104-93. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
May 2, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Atlanta Hawks guard Dennis Schroder (17) drives past Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) during the second half in game one of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs won 104-93. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

4. The Hawks can hand the team over to Dennis Schroder

In what should be no surprise in a deal like this, it would mean the Hawks are handing over the reins of their team to point guard Dennis Schroder. With two point guards on the roster, the older Teague became expendable and the Hawks really like the way the Schroder plays the point guard position.

Schroder is still just 22 years old and already has plenty of experience in his short career. He hasn’t even hit his prime yet and is likely to get a lot better, which should be a scary thought for all of the other teams that will be taking on the Hawks in the future.

With Teague out of the equation, Schroder can now really begin to take over on the court and not have to worry about fighting for his minutes. He’s a big piece apart of the core that the Hawks are building for the future and he has a chance to morph into the guy in Atlanta.

Whether it is with Philadelphia or someone else, this deal was always bound to happen to pave the way for Schroder. Now it appears that his time has finally arrived and he has shown that he can lead the team on the court.

Next: 3. 76ers can start winning some games

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