New York Knicks big man Joakim Noah is taking a personal leave of absence from the team, according to multiple reports. There could be a variety of reasons for Noah's decision, but it sounds like his inactivity throughout much of this season played a role.

Marc Berman of the New York Post reports that Noah left Denver “in a huff” Thursday morning.

“Joakim Noah left the Mile High City in a huff Thursday morning. Noah, who has been mostly inactive this year, will miss an undetermined amount of time as he takes a leave of absence, according to sources. One NBA source estimated it could be as long as a week.”

Noah was seen shouting at Knicks head coach Jeff Hornaceck during a game against the Golden State Warriors earlier this week, according to Frank Isola of the New York Daily News.

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“According to a source close to the veteran center, Noah shouted at Jeff Hornacek after the Knicks head coach removed him in the fourth quarter against Golden State. Noah played just four minutes and 20 seconds.

“It didn’t look good,” the source said. “Joakim is obviously frustrated that he hasn’t been playing and then he finally goes in and he didn’t get much of a chance.”

Noah, now 32 years of age, missed the first 12 games of this season due to a performance-enhancing-drug suspension. In his seven appearances with the Knicks this season, the former University of Florida stand-out has turned in averages of 1.7 points on 50.0 percent shooting from the field and 2.0 rebounds.

Although they managed to defeat the Phoenix Suns on Friday night, 107-85, the Knicks have lost seven of their last ten games. They'll be back in action on Tuesday night, as they're scheduled to host the Brooklyn Nets in what has came to be known as The Battle of the Burroughs.