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Los Angeles Lakers star forward LeBron James has long beefed with former Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah. Noah, who last played in the NBA in 2018-19 with the Memphis Grizzlies, often faced James during his time with the Cleveland Cavaliers and Miami Heat in the Eastern Conference playoffs. Now Noah, 34, a former Defensive Player […]

Believe it or not, the Chicago Bulls were once a top contender in the Eastern Conference in the not-too-distant past. Led by NBA MVP point guard Derrick Rose, with a frontcourt anchored by Defensive Player of the Year center Joakim Noah, the Windy City franchise went to five consecutive postseasons under head coach Tom Thibodeau. […]

Kevin Garnett was one of Joakim Noah’s favorite players growing up. With that said, you can’t blame Noah for being excited to face Garnett in the NBA. However, the former Defensive Player of the Year learned a valuable lesson during his first NBA encounter with Garnett that he kept with him for the rest of […]

12-year veteran Joakim Noah is hopeful to play in the NBA this season. Noah was scheduled to work out for the Los Angeles Clippers before training camp. However, he suffered a minor injury which caused the workout to be postponed. Nonetheless, Joakim Noah is 100 percent healthy and is waiting for the buyout period to […]

Free-agent center Joakim Noah hasn’t been on an NBA roster since he was not re-signed by the Memphis Grizzlies after his one-year veteran’s minimum contract expired at the end of last season. Now we know why he hasn’t been signed: Achilles surgery. The NBA veteran announced on his Instagram Wednesday that he has been rehabbing his Achilles […]

The Mavs have touched base with veteran NBA center Joakim Noah, according to Tim MacMahon of ESPN. The Mavs lost Dwight Powell to a season-ending Achilles injury on Tuesday: Sources: The Mavs have touched base with Joakim Noah as they search for center depth in the wake of Dwight Powell's season-ending injury. Dallas has concerns […]

Former Chicago Bulls All-Star forward Luol Deng called it a career on Wednesday night, as he made his retirement official following a memorable 15-year tenure in the NBA. The 34-year-old was given a rousing ovation as he made an appearance during Chicago’s 109-89 victory against the Detroit Pistons, and as it turns out, there were […]

As part of an interview with NBC Sports, Derrick Rose explained how he used his former Bulls teammate, Joakim Noah, as a model in raising his eldest son, P.J. Rose came to know Joakim quite well, as they spent time together in both Chicago and New York. He was interested in Noah’s financially stable upbringing […]

As part of a recent appearance on the Hoop Collective Podcast, ESPN reporter Brian Windhorst noted that Joakim Noah had suffered a “significant” injury over the summer. However, it seems that wasn’t the case, and Windhorst is trying to clear the air. Via Bleacher Report: “I don’t know when he got injured but he suffered […]

UPDATE: Brian Windhorst has since clarified these comments, saying Joakim Noah has recovered from his injury and wants to sign with a contender.  The future of NBA center Joakim Noah has been put in jeopardy after he recently suffered a significant injury, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. Noah had been one of the few available centers […]

Chicago Bulls fans may want to have a box of tissues next to them, as Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah reunited on Friday at the United Center: Joakim and D-Rose… FAMILY ❤️ pic.twitter.com/5dd8XBT4wc — Bulls Talk (@NBCSBulls) November 2, 2019 Noah was in town to see Rose play against the Bulls as a member of […]

Joakim Noah sent out a heartfelt message to Luol Deng after learning that his friend and former Chicago Bulls teammate had announced his retirement from the NBA after 15 seasons of service. The Bulls announced the signing of Luol Deng in an official press release that was issued on Thursday afternoon. However, the savvy veteran […]

There are only a couple years left in Joakim Noah’s NBA career, but he’s struggling to find a team that wants to take him into his team. The Los Angeles Clippers have already listed him out as a possible inclusion to their roster. Heavy’s Sean Deveney confirmed that the Clippers will not be working with […]

In his autobiography called “I’ll Show You,” former Chicago Bulls point guard Derrick Rose reveals Joakim Noah is the closest teammate he’s ever had in the NBA. Rose and Noah were teammates on the Bulls and New York Knicks. Rose says Noah is a free spirit, loving guy and wants his son — PJ — […]

As part of an appearance on the Super Moscato Show in France, Joakim Noah’s father, Yannick, revealed that his son will be working out for the LA Clippers (h/t Clipperholics): “He’s going to train in Los Angeles with the Clippers,” Yannick said during his appearance on the Super Moscato Show. 💬 "Il part s'entraîner à […]

During the 2015-16 season, Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler didn’t dress with his teammates in the locker room and had heated arguments with Joakim Noah, according to none other than Derrick Rose. Rose’s autobiography called “I’ll Show You” came out on Tuesday. The former MVP shed some light on his last season with the Bulls […]

In his autobiography called “I’ll Show You,” Derrick Rose revealed Joakim Noah and Tom Thibodeau used to argue in a hilarious, NSFW manner during their time together on the Chicago Bulls. Noah and Thibodeau had a very close relationship on the Bulls. Thibodeau’s constant demand for excellence is a big reason why Noah won the […]

Free agent center Joakim Noah’s enthusiasm and energy usually cannot be contained when he is on the court. However, Noah is settling down after getting engaged to Victoria’s Secret Angel Lais Ribeiro at Burning Man music festival in Black Rock, Nevada: https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HU6PzBgV_/?utm_source=ig_embed The couple first started dating sometime in 2018, according to E! News. Noah […]

The Los Angeles Lakers were thrown a curve ball even before training camp commenced. The recent news pertaining to the ACL injury sustained by new recruit DeMarcus Cousins means that the Lakers need to look elsewhere for help in their frontcourt, and they did just that by agreeing to a deal with Dwight Howard on […]

Marreese Speights has completed his workout with the Los Angeles Lakers, and now the team will decide whether to move forward with him, Dwight Howard or Joakim Noah, according to Ramona Shelburne of ESPN. The Lakers are looking to add a center after losing DeMarcus Cousins to an ACL tear. Howard and Noah have already […]

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue their exhaustive search on the replacement for the injured DeMarcus Cousins, the team now appear to be narrowing down their options. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, potential big man recruits Dwight Howard and Joakim Noah have not only worked out individually with L.A., but that both guys have actually […]

A couple of days ago, a video of an open gym game between several NBA players went viral because apparently, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker believes that no one should be double-teamed during pickup games. He got upset, saying “Hey bro, we’re not doubling in open gym bro.” Free agent center Joakim Noah, who was […]

Former NBA player and current ESPN sports analyst Jalen Rose thinks the Los Angeles Lakers should consider signing Joakim Noah instead of Dwight Howard. The Lakers are currently in need of a center to fill the void left by the injured DeMarcus Cousins. Boogie suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during a workout […]

Former NBA player Kendrick Perkins believes that the Los Angeles Lakers should pursue Dwight Howard instead of Joakim Noah. The Lakers are looking for a replacement for DeMarcus Cousins, who is likely to miss the entire 2018-19 NBA season after sustaining a torn ACL. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Los Angeles is set to […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are planning individual workouts to evaluate centers Joakim Noah, Dwight Howard and Mo Speights this week in Los Angeles, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Another consideration currently overseas: Marcin Gortat. Lakers want a window into physical condition and mindset of a potential addition. The Lakers are exhausting every possibility to replace […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was not pleased upon getting a double-team in a recent open gym run, but NBA hopeful Joakim Noah was having none of it. Booker caught a pass at the baseline and was met with a flashing double-team after holding the ball a few seconds in isolation, telling Noah, “Hey bro, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in an arduous pursuit of a replacement center after losing would-be starter DeMarcus Cousins to a torn ACL last week, now looking into acquiring Dwight Howard, and now most-recently, Joakim Noah, according to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk. Noah had an enticing end of the season with the Memphis Grizzlies in 2018-19 […]

The Los Angeles Lakers suffered a major blow following reports that Demarcus Cousins suffered a torn ACL during a workout in Las Vegas recently. So far, no timeline has been given on when the four-time NBA All-Star will undergo surgery, although the usual recovery period for a torn ACL is typically one year. Shams Charania […]

Free agent center Joakim Noah has been among several NBA players still looking for a roster spot in an otherwise dry offseason market. The former Defensive Player of the Year had a nice stint to close out the year with the Memphis Grizzlies, but remains unemployed, now drawing some advice from NFL Hall of Famer […]

It sure looks like veteran center Joakim Noah has a number of options this offseason. According to Marc Stein of the New York Times, Noah has received interests from the NBL and some NBA teams this offseason. The former Chicago Bulls center is currently an unrestricted free agent who is coming off a solid season […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Joakim Noah recently opened up about his experience this season with his new team. The 33-year-old veteran was not shy to admit that it was only the Grizzlies who considered him as a potential member of their team: “Memphis was the only team that showed me any consideration,” Noah tells Zach […]

The Memphis Grizzlies could be without the services of Mike Conley and Joakim Noah for Friday night’s match-up against the Magic, according to an official report from the team. Conley, who’s dealing with a bout of “general soreness,” is currently listed as doubtful. He was added to Memphis’ injury report on Thursday. Noah, on the […]

Prior to Wednesday night’s contest against the visiting Houston Rockets, Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah shared a heartwarming moment with a fan in attendance. Here’s Noah in “gentle giant” mode helping out a young boy nail a dunk during pre-game warm-ups with Houston’s James Harden looking on: The kid’s special moment might have actually been […]

Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah has one of the ugliest jump shots in NBA history, which makes it even more satisfying for the former Defensive Player of the Year when he hits a shot from the perimeter. Noah has the “Tornado” jump shot as most people call it. He gets made fun of a lot […]

Joakim Noah escaped what could have been NBA limbo after being largely inactive for a season and a half with the New York Knicks, fortunately landing with the Memphis Grizzlies after a large period off the hardwood. Noah had his first start for the Grizzlies on March 8 against the Utah Jazz, the first since Feb. […]

Washington Wizards star Bradley Beal was on fire yet again on Saturday as he torched the Memphis Grizzlies for a game-high 40 points on 12-of-17 shooting. Following his team’s 135-128 defeat, Grizzlies veteran big man Joakim Noah expressed his admiration towards Beal, despite admitting his frustration towards the loss. Joakim Noah on Bradley Beal: “Bradley […]

For the first time in his life, Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah is living alone. And he’s savoring every single minute of it. Per Ben Stinar of Amic Hoops, Noah shared his sentiments on the laid back lifestyle in Memphis. Since signing with the Grizzlies on Dec. 4, he’s much more focused on his craft […]

Memphis Grizzlies big man Joakim Noah has always been known as an eccentric individual. He’s not afraid to express his opinion, be it verbally or visually. However, his latest bit of on-court shenanigans takes the weird cake. Noah and the Grizzlies were in Atlanta on Wednesday night for a matchup against the Hawks. The game […]

At 34 years old and a laundry list of injuries on his resumé already, it’s pretty much safe to say that Memphis Grizzlies center Joakim Noah is all but a washed up commodity at this point. However on Friday, the former Defensive Player of the Year displayed a rare glimpse of what made him such […]