NBA Rumors: 5 Noteworthy Names Who Could Actually Be Traded

Nerlens Noel, PF/C – Philadelphia 76ers

At this moment, the Philadelphia 76ers almost have too much talent in the frontcourt. Joel Embiid has emerged as a rising star, and we all know the potential Jahlil Okafor has when he’s healthy and has his head on straight.

That’s part of why Nerlens Noel is one of the NBA players most likely to be traded right now. In fact, NBA.com’s David Aldridge already confirmed this assertion at the end of October.

We’ve seen the type of damage Noel can do when healthy. He’s an excellent interior presence, using his length and instincts to consistently clean the glass and reject shots. Although his offensive game is still a work in progress, there’s a reason he was the No. 6 overall pick in 2013.

Noel has yet to see the floor this season, as he’s been nursing a knee injury. Despite that, several teams, including the Boston Celtics and Toronto Raptors, have shown interest in his services. It’s clear that interested parties are willing to overlook his health concerns if it means adding a dynamic youngster to the frontcourt.

The 76ers aren’t expected to re-sign Noel when he becomes a free agent next offseason. So you can understand why finding a trade partner for him would be the wise move for Philadelphia.