I like Noel, too, BUT he's a 1 year rental. Why give up something like 2 or 3 #1's and either a Crowder or a Smart for a rental? If DA wants him so bad, wait a year. And, I don't think, of course I don't know, but I doubt KD might base his decision on a Noel. But now, get Horford, KD might play.....and get Howard ....increases our chances for KD a LOT.
Now I'm not even sure its possible but maybe Howard feels he's being disrespected around the league and is getting low balls offers...so he "might" opt for a 1 year deal with a 1 year player option. Who knows. OR maybe there's a sign and trade for Howard from Houston and Sully from Boston in return.
With Mozgov getting what he got from the Lakers, can Sully be that far behind? Would you rather have Sully or pay an extra $3M or so and get Howard?