Noel opened the 2016-17 season in a crowded Philadelphia frontcourt that featured both Joel Embiid and Jahlil Okafor. He ended up playing in 29 games with the Sixers and averaged just 19.4 minutes per game, though that situation was never expected to last with too many better-than-average centers splitting time. That eventually pushed out Noel in a trade to Dallas at the deadline, where he enjoyed slightly better numbers all around. Noel started 12 of the 22 games he played in with the Mavericks, seeing a slight uptick in playing time at 22.0 minutes per game. That translated to 8.5 points, 6.8 rebounds, 1.1 blocks and 1.0 steal. While he's always been given credit for his defensive prowess and ability as a rim protector, Noel did improve his efficiency on the offensive side of the ball as well. With Dallas, he shot 57.5 percent from the field and 70.8 percent from the free-throw line, both career highs for the third-year center. Looking ahead to the 2017-18 campaign, Noel is fully expected to re-sign with the Mavericks on a hefty pay raise, though the two sides continue to negotiate and there's obviously a chance it all falls through. If he does indeed get a deal done as expected, Noel should have full rights to the starting center job and with just Dwight Powell and Salah Mejri behind him, Noel should get all the minutes he can handle. That would likely allow Noel to push for a near 30-minute workload, which in turn could allow him to near double-double averages with points and rebounds. He's a lock to be a great source of both blocks and steals, so if his offensive game continues to develop, Noel could provide great multi-category production for Fantasy owners.