The Toronto Raptors have expressed interest in Nerlens Noel.

Noel will be a restricted free agent in the 2017 offseason and is part of the Philadelphia 76ers' logjam at center.

Jared Sullinger is out indefinitely for the Raptors due to a foot injury and they're currently starting Pascal Siakam at power forward. Toronto lost Bismack Biyombo in free agency and Noel could offer the Raptors some of the same elements.

Noel underwent what was described by the 76ers as an elective surgery on his left knee. Noel's return date has not yet been determined.