There was some speculation that Nerlens Noel could be a buyout candidate, but one reporter says that is unlikely to be the case.
The New York Times’ Marc Stein reports that the Dallas Mavericks have no plans to buy out Noel. Instead, they are looking forward to getting him back on the court.
The Mavericks have no current plans to buy out big man Nerlens Noel, according to league sources. To the contrary, Dallas is hopeful it can get Noel back on the floor after the All-Star break and make another run at establishing a role for him.
— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) February 9, 2018
Noel, who has battled injuries throughout his career, has only played in 18 games this season. He has been out since undergoing thumb surgery in November. The 23-year-old averaged just 4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game this season. About the only thing of note he’s done this season was eat a hot dog during a game.
