76ers Possible Trade Partners

The 76ers have a problem, and they need to make a move to offload one of their big men. Unfortunately it seems as if management has decided that Nerlens Noel will be the one to go, maybe because of his attitude or his looming restricted free agency. Getting rid of Jahlil Okafor would be more beneficial for the 76ers (because he's bad), but it's not clear that any team would be willing to give up anything for him. Thus, here are some trade partners that the sixers should begin talking with -- all scenarios involve Nerlens Noel being traded, not because I want him to go, but rather because he still has some actual value and Okafor doesn't really.

1. Portland Trail Blazers
The Blazers only recently became a possible trade destination for one of the 76ers' bigs. Their best rim protector, Festus Ezeli, underwent season ending knee surgery, and the links to Nerlens Noel have been coming ever since. The Blazers also have assets that the 76ers might be interested in, namely Allen Crabbe. About a year ago, the leverage might have been there to pull off some deal for C.J. McCollum, maybe even in return of Jahlil Okafor, but the 76ers have managed to severely devalue Okafor and Noel, while McCollum's value has only risen. If the Sixers could offload Okafor for Crabbe, they should do it, but Noel is the much more likely option considering the Blazers' need for rim protection.
Proposed Trade: Nerlens Noel for Allen Crabbe and a second round draft pick.

2. Boston Celtics
If Danny Ainge weren't so annoying this deal probably could've gotten done over the summer, but of course he is rather annoying so here we are. The Celtics, though, still have need for a rim protector, and could definitely entice the 76ers with their young wings and glut of draft picks. Avery Bradley, Marcus Smart, and Terry Rozier would all likely be talked about in any deal for Nerlens Noel. Bradley is likely more than the Celtics would be willing to give up, but Smart straight up for Noel makes a lot of sense and so does Rozier and draft picks for Noel. It's unlikely that a deal with the Celtics gets done, though, because, as mentioned previously, Danny Ainge is annoying.
Proposed Trade: Nerlens Noel for Marcus Smart.

3. Golden State Warriors
The Warriors feel like a weird trade partner because they are so good and it seems like they don't have any flaws, but rim protection is an actual need of theirs. Ever since Andrew Bogut got injured during the finals they've lacked a true shot-blocking five (sorry JaVale McGee), and Noel would be a perfect piece for them. A package of Patrick McCaw, Kevin Looney, and a first round pick might be enough for the 76ers to pull the trigger on a deal.
Proposed Trade: Nerlens Noel for Patrick McCaw, Kevin Looney, and a first round draft pick.