The former Kentucky Wildcats center is signing with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to Shams Charania. The deal is reportedly for two years with a player option for Year 2.
That’s the ideal contract for Noel, who is looking to reignite his NBA career after a disastrous two-year stint with the Dallas Mavericks.
After being taken sixth overall in the 2003 NBA Draft, Noel has yet to reach his full potential. in the league during stints with the Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers. A big reason is injuries have limited him to a combined 81 games over the past two seasons.