Philadelphia 76ers: Top 5 Nerlens Noel Destinations

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Mar 11, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Philadelphia 76ers center Nerlens Noel (4) dunks the ball against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at Wells Fargo Center. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

5. Chicago Bulls

Currently, the Bulls are a team headed nowhere. They have a resident superstar in Jimmy Butler, but the makeup of the rest of the team makes little to no sense. Dwyane Wade is now 35 with another year left on his deal. Rajon Rondo is making $15 million as a one-year rental.

And there are younger players such as Doug McDermott, Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis who, for one reason or another, have not broken out yet.

Bringing in the 22-year-old Noel could represent part of a complete tear down of the Bulls’ current roster. Incumbent center Robin Lopez is a solid player and is still just 28 years of age.

But he is now on his fifth team in his ninth year in the league and is clearly not the future for the Bulls in the middle.

If the Bulls are really intent on backing head coach Fred Hoiberg and his preferred up-tempo style, Noel fits the bill perfectly. A restricted free agent at the end of the season and with plenty off room to grow, trading for Noel would be an extremely low-risk, high-reward move.

With the Sixers in need of perimeter shooting, a straight swap for McDermott could represent a great deal for players and franchises alike.

Each player will be receiving a fresh start and the full backing of the coaching staff. In the meantime, the Bulls would need to find an alternate home for Lopez and his $13.2 million per year contract.

Click here to see how the Noel-McDermott deal would pan out.