In the midst of a whirling free agency period, the dust has settled for the past month and free agent center Nerlens Noel is still waiting to receive an offer worthy of his contributions.

The lanky big man reportedly turned down an offer in the $17.5 million-a-year range from the Dallas Mavericks earlier this offseason, according to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, hellbent on seeking max money despite an arid big man market.

Noel recently changed agents, hiring Rich Paul of Klutch Sports in hopes to net that amount for his services. However, his career averages of 10.0 points, 7.5 rebounds and and 1.5 blocks per game don't really warrant the type of contract he is seeking.

Article Continues Below
More Dallas Mavericks News
Rolando Blackman of the Dallas Mavericks poses with Mark Tatum NBA Deputy Commissioner after winning the the first pick during the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery at McCormick Place.
Mavericks’ 10 best lottery picks in history, rankedSpencer See ·
2025 image of Baron Davis on left. 2025 Duke Cooper Flagg on right.
Exclusive: Baron Davis’ Cooper Flagg comparison comes with Mavericks ‘pressure’ predictionDJ Siddiqi ·
Dallas Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving (11) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Golden State Warriors at the American Airlines Center. Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mavericks rumors: What Marc Stein is hearing about Kyrie Irving’s futureJake Faigus ·
Dallas Mavericks forward P.J. Washington (25) and center Daniel Gafford (21) come off the court during the fourth quarter against the LA Clippers during game three of the first round for the 2024 NBA playoffs at the American Airlines Center.
Mavericks rumors: Dallas’ trade ‘preference’ for P.J. Washington, Daniel GaffordJulian Ojeda ·
May 14, 2025; Chicago, Il, USA; Cooper Flagg talks to the media during the 2025 NBA Draft Combine at Marriott Marquis Chicago. Mandatory Credit: David Banks-Imagn Images
Cooper Flagg draws comparison to 2 legendary NBA Champions from Bill SimmonsZachary Draves ·
Nov 27, 2024; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd and New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the New York Knicks at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
Mavericks reject Knicks’ Jason Kidd interview requestJason Patt ·

Noel has been plagued by injuries through his career and hasn't quite lived up to his full potential as the sixth overall pick of the 2013 NBA Draft.

Despite his knack for intangibles at the defensive end and his superior athleticism, the product on the court hasn't translated on the hardwood and owner Mark Cuban will have a hard time justifying giving Dirk Nowitzki a massive pay cut in his last few seasons to give it away to his frontcourt mate.

According to Kyler, Noel's change of agents is unlikely to net him a better offer down the road, especially given how teams have not attempted to shoot an offer to acquire him.