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5 trade destinations for Nerlens Noel

By John Buhler

Apr 10, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) dunks during the third quarter of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Wells Fargo Center. The Milwaukee Bucks won 109-108 in OT. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 10, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) dunks during the third quarter of the game against the Milwaukee Bucks at the Wells Fargo Center. The Milwaukee Bucks won 109-108 in OT. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) reacts as he is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Mavericks won 92-86. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 16, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) reacts as he is fouled by Dallas Mavericks forward Dirk Nowitzki (41) during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Mavericks won 92-86. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

1. Dallas Mavericks

Wouldn’t it be hilarious if the lowly 76ers trade Noel to a team that is worse than them? How about to the worst team in basketball in the 3-13 Dallas Mavericks?

Dallas struggles to field a competitive roster most nights because of rampant injuries. Landing two former Golden State Warriors in Harrison Barnes and Andrew Bogut has helped Dirk Nowitzki and company garner three measly wins in 16 attempts. Dallas is a mess.

Noel knows a thing or two about playing in a mess from his time in Philadelphia. It would be a change of scenery for him to go for Philadelphia to Dallas. Maybe he can grow as a player under the watch of strong head coach Rick Carlisle?

Dallas has almost always been an offensive-first team since Nowitzki came to town in the late 1990s. The Mavericks really only championship caliber when they have a clue what they are doing defensively.

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Yes, the Mavericks are now light years away from contending in the Western Conference, but investing in a solid young shot blocker in Noel could be a decent start. Noel wouldn’t have to worry about the armada of big men that former 76ers general manager Sam Hinkie stockpiled while at the helm of the Philadelphia operation. Maybe Noel can finally play unencumbered basketball for once as a professional in Dallas?

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