Philadelphia 76ers: Top 5 Nerlens Noel Destinations

4. Phoenix Suns

The Phoenix Suns make a lot of sense for both parties. The Suns have a dynamic backcourt in Eric Bledsoe and Devin Booker. They have some developing frontcourt players in Alex Len, Marquese Chriss and T.J. Warren.

And most of all, starting center Tyson Chandler is 34 and unlikely to remain a starter for much longer.

Injecting Noel into the mix of young and up-and-coming players would be a boost for a team struggling to find their form and an identity. Still just 22 years of age, the Suns could potentially score a bargain by acquiring Noel before the Feb. 23 deadline.

Considering he is a restricted free agent come the end of the season, the Sixers will be well aware that their bargaining power is limited considering the noises surrounding their potential moves of late.

If a deal were to be made, a third team would likely have to come into the equation. Alex Len, the player taken by the Suns with the pick immediately before Noel in 2013, would be the logical trading chip.

But Len is in a similar situation — struggling for playing time and most likely wanting to look for a better situation.

And the Sixers have no real desire to pay someone like Len to be a permanent backup.

Click here to see how a three-team could out to ensure Noel landed in Phoenix.