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President of the New York Knicks Phil Jackson seems to feel better about the state of the Knicks. In fact, he tweeted about the changes to the roster: Here's what: We have brought change to the Knicks team. The real dimension of change is how much the players what to unite in this change — […]

This week, Joakim Noah penned a letter for the city of Chicago, promising to remain actively involved in community work for the city and thanking the Bulls fans for the best time of his life. This farewell is typical of Noah, who has shown on the court over the years that he wears his heart […]

Following the signing of his new contract with the New York Knicks, Joakim Noah released a letter in the Chicago Tribune addressing the city that he called home for the first nine years of his career. He stated that his career with Chicago was “the best time in my life.” In his letter, Noah not only […]

After the biggest comeback in NBA finals history, the Cleveland Cavaliers have ruled the basketball world. And as we have seen already this off-season, the team will be enjoying that status to the fullest! And deservedly so. Elsewhere around the league, teams are gearing up and retooling their rosters in hopes of being in position to dethrone […]

After all the rumors, it’s finally a done deal: Joakim Noah is a member of the New York Knicks. According to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne, Noah will join the New York squad on a 4-year, $72 million deal. Sam Amick of the USA Today also reported that the fourth year of Noah’s contract is guaranteed. Noah […]

Some offensive firepower may be headed to Madison Square Garden in the form of a shooting guard. With $35 million dollars in cap space the New York Knicks are expected to be major players in free agency. While unconfirmed, rumors have swirled that Joakim Noah has agreed to a contract in principle for around $18 million dollars […]

The New York Knicks made a big move when they landed Derrick Rose last week, and they’re now expected to make another. According to Tim Bontemps of the Washington Post, Joakim Noah is headed to New York as well. Multiple sources have told The Washington Post that Noah will almost certainly be joining the New […]

The New York Knicks are exploring every free agent option available to them and could get some intriguing meetings with valuable players this summer. The one they’re really looking forward to signing, however, is the free agent out of Chicago. Via Marc Berman of the New York Post: The Knicks are desperate for a starting […]

Joakim Noah, who has indicated that he’d listen to all of the offers out there, is drawing significant interest from the New York Knicks. Phil Jackson and Noah have been known to have a nice rapport which doesn’t make this news too surprising. Still, with Robin Lopez under contract until 2019, it wouldn’t sit well […]

Joakim Noah is entering free agency as his contract with the Chicago Bulls has officially come to an end. Noah is commonly known as a fantastic defender who can always make a serious impact on a game as soon as he enters. He was a great piece for Chicago for many years, but now it […]

The Minnesota Timberwolves have not produced a winning record since the 2004-05 season. The closest they have come to breaking this streak was three years ago when the team went 40-42. The following year the T-Wolves traded away superstar Kevin Love, and the team could only muster a meager 16 wins. This season, the team improved, […]

This summer, teams will be looking to make a splash in a free agency that is bannered by players such as Kevin Durant, Al Horford, Hassan Whiteside, DeMar DeRozan, and Dwyane Wade – the unrestricted ones at this stage. While these are the top talents that are sure to make owners cough up some dough […]

Tom Thibodeau recently signed with the Minnesota Timberwolves to be become the team’s head coach next season and it looks like he’s trying to scout some of his old players. Mitch Lawrence of The Sporting News reports that Thibodeau is going to try to land Joakim Noah on the Timberwolves this offseason. Noah will be […]

Whether or not Joakim Noah will stay with the Chicago Bulls is up for debate. Noah, who has spent his entire nine-year career in Chicago since being drafted by the franchise with the ninth overall pick in the 2007 NBA draft, is rumored to be leaving the Bulls. The 31-year-old will be a free agent […]

Joakim Noah‘s contract with the Chicago Bulls is up, and there’s a lot of mixed reporting about his future. Initially, back in April, it was revealed that Chicago has a “strong internal desire” to re-sign Noah. Then, yesterday, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Joakim has told his teammates that he plans to leave […]

Earlier, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reported that Joakim Noah told teammates that he will be leaving the Chicago Bulls once free agency hits. Now, Noah’s intentions appear a bit murkier. Joakim’s agent Bill Duffy heard about Cowley’s article and responded, saying that his client hasn’t decided whether or not he’ll leave Chicago. Duffy’s […]

The heart and soul of the Chicago Bulls for nearly a decade is apparently ready to move on. According to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times, Joakim Noah has told a number of teammates that he is “done with the [Bulls] organization once free agency begins, and ‘has no trust in the front office getting this in […]

Former Chicago Bulls head coach Tom Thibodeau has now moved on to take over as president and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves. But after spending five seasons in Chicago, he has a bond with many of the players that isn’t easily broken. At the NBA Draft Combine, Thibodeau spoke about the Bulls’ disappointing season […]

Saying that it was a disappointing season for the Chicago Bulls is an understatement. Coming into the year, many prognosticators picked Chicago to at least go deep into the playoffs. Instead, they won’t even be participating. This is the first time that the Bulls have missed the postseason since 2007-08, and it’s only the second […]

Last week, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune stated that it’s highly unlikely that Pau Gasol will remain with the Bulls next season. A number of reasons were cited, including his inability to share the court successfully with fellow big man, Joakim Noah. In fact, that might be the key factor in the decision. Now, […]