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Nerlens Noel

76ers trade Nerlens Noel to Mavericks for Justin Anderson, Bogut

Jeff Zillgitt, USA TODAY Sports
Philadelphia 76ers forward Nerlens Noel (4) takes the court against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Wells Fargo Center.

The Philadelphia 76ers traded forward-center Nerlens Noel to the Dallas Mavericks for guard-forward Justin Anderson, center Andrew Bogut and a 2017 first-round pick, a person familiar with the deal told USA TODAY Sports.

The person requested anonymity because he was not authorized to speak publicly until the deal is official.

The first-round pick headed to the Sixers is protected 1-18.

The protection on the first-round pick headed to Philadelphia alters the perception of this trade. If the 76ers don’t get the pick this year, it conveys into two second-round picks – one in 2017 and one 2018. So Philadelphia might end up trading a lottery pick (Noel was taken sixth in 2013) for a former first-rounder (Anderson was picked 21st in the 2015 draft) and two second-round picks.

Noel, who is a restricted free agent after this season, is playing just 19.5 minutes per game, but his per-36 minute averages are enticing: 16.4 points, 9.2 rebounds, 2.7 steals and 1.7 blocks. He will be able to help Dallas offensively and defensively.

Anderson also has a strong upside, especially on the offensive end. He’s a quality rebounder, can develop into an even better defender, but he needs to improve his shot. He’s shooting just 40.2% from the field and 30.3% on three-pointers.

It is possible Bogut will be bought out by the Sixers.

The Vertical was first to report the deal.

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