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New York Knicks center Joakim Noah has not really been part of the team much this season. He has played in only seven games and is averaging just 5.7 minutes in those games, per Basketball-Reference. But on Thursday, the Knicks received news that meant the team would see even less of Noah for the immediate […]

The New York Knicks are looking to slash some of their depth at the center position, mired in a logjam since the start of the season. According to a report by ESPN’s Ian Begley, many teams have expressed interest in 23-year-old Willy Hernangomez, who hasn’t logged much playing time this season, compared to the heavy […]

Gilbert Arenas is rather known for his explosive comments nowadays, now that he is fully retired from the NBA. It seems that Arenas has found a new topic to discuss, and it is Philadelphia 76ers rookie Markelle Fultz and his jump shot. According to Reddit user “poojiggles,” Arenas had an interesting take regarding Fultz’ broken […]

The NBA is one of the richest leagues in the world. It’s an understatement to say that players now got paid more than the players in previous times. In recent times, players are now signing exorbitant contracts that are some of the richest in history. Stephen Curry, Russell Westbrook, and James Harden have all received […]

In a recent article published earlier this month by Ian Begley of ESPN, New York Knicks center O’Quinn opened up about being a Bar Mitzvah and Bat Mitzvah entertainer. “The parties are crazy,” O’Quinn said. “I did one, did two, and the next thing you know, I was just Bar Mitzvah Man.” However, in an […]

The road to success of the Minnesota Timberwolves wouldn’t have been the same without the downfall of the Chicago Bulls. Even though the clearance in the Windy City took more than two years, at the end of the day it was clear at which direction the winds were blowing. After being fired by Chicago’s management, […]

Apparently the Chicago Bulls don’t know how to spell. And that wouldn’t be so bad if they had misspelled, say, onomatopoeia. That’s a really hard word to spell. Instead, they misspelled the name of Joakim Noah, who spend nine years playing for the same Bulls franchise, helped them win many playoff games and was essentially the […]

The New York Knicks features tons of young talent, none more important than Kristaps Porizingis. But Knicks general manager believes that an elder player is just as important to the team as its young stars. Scott Perry said he has not bought out Joakim Noah’s contract because he likes the veteran leadership he provides, per […]

It is no secret that New York Knicks center Joakim Noah is not exactly known for his shooting prowess. In fact, it is safe to say that everything about his shot looks extremely dysfunctional. Although Noah has become notorious for his bizarre shooting form, the Indiana Pacers’ raucous home crowd was not going to let him forget it. During the fourth quarter of the Pacers’ blowout win over […]

New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek has welcomed the idea of having center Joakim Noah designated for assignment with G League affiliate Westchester Knicks. Noah made his season debut against the Portland Trail Blazers earlier this week, converting his only field goal of the game in a brief three-minute stint. “I think the whole […]

The surprising New York Knicks have been plagued by key injuries to their frontcourt as of late. Needless to say, it is largely the reason why they are currently in the midst of a two-game losing streak heading into tonight’s matchup versus the Portland Trail Blazers. The Knicks announced on Twitter that head coach Jeff Hornacek […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah is currently dealing with an illness according to head coach Jeff Hornacek. The veteran big man did not accompany the team for their upcoming two-game road trip in order to avoid the possibility of him infecting his teammates. Jeff Hornacek said Joakim Noah didn't make the two-game trip because […]

It has been a rough stretch for New York Knicks center Joakim Noah. In what was supposed to be a revitalization in his hometown has instead become an endless battle with injuries and league violations. Now that he is finally set to hit the court for the first time in the 2017-18 NBA season, it is […]

The New York Knicks recently waived Mindaugas Kuzminskas in order to make room for the returning Joakim Noah on the roster. However, it doesn’t appear as if Noah has a role in the present or the future with the Knicks. According to Marc Berman of the New York Post, the Knicks are likely to use […]

Forward Mindaugas Kuzminskas was let go by the New York Knicks in a move most assumed was to open a spot on the roster for the soon-to-be-back Joakim Noah from a 20-game suspension. However, it seems that the decision to cut Kuzminskas loose over veteran point guard Ramon Sessions, who would’ve been cheaper to let […]

After appearing in 68 games his rookie season, Mindaugas Kuzminskas has not been a part of New York Knicks head coach Jeff Hornacek’s rotation for the 2017-18 NBA season. With the 28-year-old appearing in just two minutes in 12 games, it was recently reported the team was looking to trade him with Joakim Noah’s return […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, the New York Knicks have been without the services of former All-Star center Joakim Noah due to him serving the final 10 games of his 20 game suspension for violating the league performance-enhancing policy. This has brought forth much uncertain as to what exactly his role […]

The New York Knicks will get back their $72 million man next week, as Joakim Noah has now served 11 of his remaining 12 games under suspension, after serving eight last season of a total 20 games of punishment handed down by the league after his use of banned substances. Noah was recovering from an […]

Through the first couple of weeks of the season, the New York Knicks have been without the services of veteran center Joakim Noah due to serving the final 10 games of his 20 game suspension due to violating the league’s performance-enhancing drug policy. The eventual return for the former All-Star big man has pushed the Knicks […]

Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jimmy Butler did not see eye to eye with a lot of people during his time with the Chicago Bulls. He clashed with management, head coach Fred Hoiberg, and a handful of his teammates. Joakim Noah was one such teammate. According to ESPN’s Nick Friedell, the two had a particularly contentious relationship […]

Joakim Noah has taken newcomer Enes Kanter under his wing, despite being actively in the competition for minutes and a starting spot at center. Kanter has been known as an offensive force, but lacking on the defensive side of the ball, so he’s been taking all the tips possible from the 2014 Defensive Player of […]

The Knicks could be without a trio of players in their preseason finale against the Washington Wizards on Friday. Joakim Noah is out with an illness per Steve Popper of NorthJersey.com. Meanwhile, Jeff Hornacek could opt not to play Kristaps Porzingis and rookie Frank Ntilikina, Barbara Barker of Newsday reports. According to Hornacek, he likely wouldn’t […]

The New York Knick often look lost in finding ways to build a winning team, but you have to give it to them when it comes to looking for opportunities to generate money. Well, not exactly them, but the people who run Madison Square Garden. In their latest show of entrepreneurial savvy, the Garden’s management […]

In just his second year with the New York Knicks, former All-Star center Joakim Noah has seen his role with the team steadily diminish. It has progressed to the point to where Noah has come to terms with the idea of now coming off the bench this upcoming season, according to Stefan Bondy of the […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah will join the battle royale at the center position by playing in today’s back-end preseason game against the Washington Wizards, according to Al Iannazzone of Newsday. The big man signed a four-year, $72 million deal with the Knicks last season, and after one year with the team, he’s been […]

Michael Beasley isn’t the only one on the New York Knicks who’s been impressed by Joakim Noah. According to the New York Post’s Howie Kussoy, head coach Jeff Hornacek is “shocked” at how well the veteran big man has been playing during the team’s workouts. “Coming off those injuries, literally, I’m shocked of how well […]

After several years of drama and mediocre basketball, the New York Knicks finally seem to be on a path set for building for the future. The Knicks traded star small forward Carmelo Anthony to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Enes Kanter, Doug McDermott, and a 2018 second-round pick. With Anthony gone, New York […]

New York Knicks forward Michael Beasley is impressed with how good Joakim Noah looks heading into the start of the season, according to Stefan Bondy of the New York Daily News. “I mean, he’s cut up. He’s got 25 abs right now,” Beasley said. “He’s in shape. Y’all know he’s strong as hell.” Noah played […]

With the extended time off during the offseason, it brings forth plenty of time for players around the league to take part in pickup games with each other. This was once again the case with several NBA players participating in a pickup game in Los Angeles on Friday. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYzTHLcj-A1/ There were a few notable players […]

In the span of a calendar year Joakim Noah has gone from one of the hometown heroes returning to the Big Apple to one decision the New York Knicks and their fans wish they could take back after the Hell’s Kitchen native underperformed and once again fell to injury and a suspension to boot. The […]

In Joakim Noah’s final season with the Chicago Bulls, he only averaged 4.3 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 3.8 assists as the team’s sixth man. While his productivity was declining, the New York Knicks still signed him to a four-year, $72 million deal last summer. During Noah’s first season in his hometown, he underwent a left […]

Portland is a better fit for Carmelo Anthony than Houston or New York For months, Carmelo Anthony has had a home in NBA trade rumors. With the season a few months away, Carmelo being traded is becoming more likely. Of course, recent reports indicated that the New York Knicks would halt trade talks since they […]

It’s no secret that columnist Charley Rosen has been the external mouthpiece for Phil Jackson over the years through his columns, and things are no different now. According to Rosen, the firing of Jackson as the New York Knicks‘ President of Basketball Operations position was not the fault of his own. Rosen took sharp jabs at […]

Throughout his NBA career, Kenyon Martin had developed the reputation as being one of the hard-nosed players in the league on and off the court. This often led to him often times being straightforward with his opinions even if they are quite harsh. In a recent interview with Hot 97, Martin discussed the porous job that Phil […]

Phil Jackson‘s willingness to offer Kristaps Porzingis in a trade didn’t come without a poison pill to tag along with, looking to unload Joakim Noah‘s hefty contract along with the 7-foot-3 unicorn in any trade scenario, according to a dual report by ESPN’s Ian Begley and Ramona Shelburne. Noah was signed a four-year, $72 million […]

The talk around the New York Knicks on Tuesday has centered on the sudden availability of forward Kristaps Porzingis on the trade market. It has also brought forth many other details concerning the matter that Jordan Schultz of Bleacher Report has shed light on. Apparently, the Knicks are trying to unload former All-Star center Joakim Noah […]

Joakim Noah‘s season has taken another unfortunate development. Just a few weeks after he received a 20-game suspension for violating the league’s anti-drug policy, the New York Knicks center reportedly needs surgery to repair his rotator cuff. Should he go through with the procedure and recover without any setbacks, Noah will still be sidelined for four […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah took on the media after receiving a 20-game suspension without pay due to use of a substance banned by the NBA. “I made a mistake,” Noah told reporters after morning practice. “It was a tough year for me and this team … I let a lot of people down.” The […]

New York Knicks center Joakim Noah will be suspended 20 games for violating the NBA’s anti-drug policy, a suspension that will start once he is healthy and able to play. More details on the suspension, via USA Today: The 32-year-old tested positive for an over-the-counter supplement, selective androgen receptor modulator LGD-4033, that is banned under […]