Sixers Rumors: Noel expected to sign with new agent

By Brandon Apter, Sports Talk Philly editor  

Philadelphia 76ers Nerlens Noel has voiced his concern about the Sixers' center-heavy roster and although he has not outright asked to be traded, a deal would be best for both parties at this point. According to Jake Fischer of SINow, Noel is leaving his current agent to sign with Dan Fagen and Independent Sports & Entertainment.

Per multiple sources, Sixers center and impending free agent Nerlens Noel has left Andy Miller, ASM Sports. Expected to sign with Dan Fagen.

— Jake Fischer (@JakeLFischer) December 15, 2016

This could be a move for Noel that indicated he's not happy a trade hasn't been explored yet, but it could also mean he's just looking for a change since he becomes a restricted free agent at the end of the season. Fagan, his reported new agent, also represents DeMarcus Cousins, so he has some experience with disgruntled big men in the NBA. 

Noel suffered a sprained ankle in his season debut on Sunday and missed Wednesday's game against the Raptors. He's expected to return on Friday night, when the Sixers play host to the Lakers in front of a national television audience on ESPN.

Andy Miller, the agent that Noel is leaving, still represents two current Sixers in Hollis Thompson and Ersan Ilyasova.