Mavericks' Nerlens Noel: Coming off bench Saturday vs. Pelicans

Noel will come off the bench for Saturday's tilt against the Pelicans, Brad Townsend of the Dallas Morning News reports.

Analysis:

Noel will make his debut for the Mavericks on Saturday. Coach Rick Carlisle stated that Noel would eventually be the team's starter, but Noel would come off of the bench until he's had more of a chance to acclimate to the team.