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NBA Trade Rumors: Best Landing Spots for Joakim Noah

By Maxwell Ogden

Dec 7, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reacts during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 7, 2015; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (13) reacts during the second half against the Phoenix Suns at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Caylor Arnold-USA TODAY Sports /
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Nov 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman talks with guard John Wall (2) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 7, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Wizards head coach Randy Wittman talks with guard John Wall (2) in the fourth quarter of their game against the Atlanta Hawks at Philips Arena. The Hawks won 114-99. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Washington Wizards

The Washington Wizards have a borderline superstar in point guard John Wall and a proven postseason performer in shooting guard Bradley Beal. They also have a steady force at center in Marcin Gortat, but steady might not be enough for Washington to make the leap.

If the Wizards can swing a deal for Joakim Noah to either start or play big minutes off of the bench, it’d behoove them to do so.

Noah would add another playmaker to the offense, which is what Washington desperately needs. Wall is a master facilitator and is becoming a more well-rounded scorer, but the Wizards suffer from a lack of diversity on offense.

Throw in Noah’s average of 4.7 offensive rebounds per 36 minutes and it’s clear how valuable he’d be to Washington—a team that ranks No. 25 in offensive rebounding.

Defensively, Noah’s intensity and vocal leadership would help Washington return to the level it played in 2013-14 and 2014-15. After ranking in the Top 10 in scoring defense in both of those seasons, it’s No. 24 in 2015-16.

Noah and the Wizards have some bad blood, but if they could deal Nene Hilario‘s expiring contract and a wing for him, it’d be a bold and potentially fruitful move.

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