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Wed Apr 15 201512:09Noah (hamstring) will be held out of Wednesday's season finale a...
Noah (hamstring) will be held out of Wednesday's season finale against the Hawks, Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago reports.
The Bulls are being cautious with Noah as he battles minor knee and hamstring issues. The hope is that he'll be ready to go Saturday or Sunday when the Bulls begin their postseason. Taj Gibson (shoulder) is expected to start in Noah's place.
Tue Apr 14 201516:56Noah (hamstring) listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against...
Noah (hamstring) is listed as doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Hawks, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Noah was active but did not play Monday against the Nets. The team initially stated that he was dealing with knee tendinitis, but it's now being called a hamstring issue. Regardless, Noah is unlikely to play Wednesday, and the Bulls cruised to an easy victory without him Monday.
Mon Apr 13 201521:57Noah (knee) did not play Monday against Nets
Noah (knee) did not play Monday against the Nets.
This was likely just an opportunity for the Bulls to give Noah a rest heading into the playoffs. If he does play in the team's final game Wednesday against the Hawks, it might only be limited minutes.
Mon Apr 13 201519:09Joakim Noah: (Knee) Active, May Not Play
Updating a previous note, Noah (knee) will, in fact, be active for Monday's game, but he will not start, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Johnson initially reported that Noah had been scratched from the lineup, but it turns out he'll remain active and could be available off the bench. Chances are, he won't be inserted into the game unless absolutely necessary.
Mon Apr 13 201519:00Joakim Noah: (Knee) A Late Scratch
Noah (knee) will not play Monday against the Nets, KC Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Noah will be a late scratch after tendinitis in his knee flared up during pregame warmups. It's likely the Bulls are simply exercising caution with Noah as the playoffs approach, but his status is something to monitor throughout the week. Taj Gibson will start in Noah's place.
Sat Apr 11 201512:56Joakim Noah: Will Not Be Restricted In Playoffs
Noah will not be on a minutes restriction in the playoffs, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Noah is currently on soft minutes restriction that was placed right around 30 minutes for ongoing knee soreness. His season average is 30.6 minutes per game but it appears that he'll be cut loose in the playoffs and could certainly play around 40 minutes continually if the situation requires his efforts. As for the final three games of the season, Noah should be expected to play around 30 minutes, per usual.
Sat Apr 4 201500:36Noah stuffed stat sheet Friday against Pistons, posting six poin...
Noah stuffed the stat sheet Friday against the Pistons, posting six points, nine rebounds, 10 assists, one steal, and one block in 29 minutes of action.
Noah has been struggling of late, averaging just 6.3 points, 6.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists, 0.8 steals, and 1.0 blocks over the last four games. Still, he's able to contribute in many categories, which means he's worth owning in many leagues.
Wed Mar 25 201518:00Noah (soreness) will return to action Wednesday after sitting ou...
Noah (soreness) will return to action Wednesday after sitting out Monday's game, Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago reports.
Noah was given the night off Monday against Charlotte to rest a couple of minor injuries. He'll be back in action Wednesday versus Toronto and will return to his usual starting center role.
Wed Mar 25 201510:49Joakim Noah: (Soreness) Expected To Play Wednesday
Noah (soreness) is expected to play in Wednesday's game against the Raptors, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Noah missed Monday's game due to soreness, and was on a minutes limit prior due to a knee issue. He's expected to return from a one-game absence, but it's unclear if his restriction has been lifted yet.
Mon Mar 23 201519:05Noah will not play Monday versus Hornets due to general soreness
Noah will not play Monday versus the Hornets due to general soreness, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Noah will sit out Monday's game, likely opening the door for Taj Gibson to start at power forward while Pau Gasol slides over to center. While it would be surprising if Noah missed any time beyond Monday, his status will still be worthwhile to confirm ahead of Wednesday's game versus the Raptors.
Sun Mar 15 201516:15Joakim Noah: (Knee) Still On Minutes Restriction
Noah, who played 31 minutes in Sunday's game against the Thunder, will continue to be on a 32-minute limit moving forward, the Chicago Tribune reports.
Noah is still in the final stages of recovery from a knee injury and the Bulls do not want to overuse him to the point of re-injury. This limit puts a cap on his production, but 32 minutes is long enough to still make him a viable option in standard and daily formats. Expect him to be restricted under 32 minutes until the Bulls announce otherwise.
Fri Mar 13 201522:22Noah (knee) posted just one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT0 to go with si...
Noah (knee) posted just one point (0-3 FG, 1-2 FT0 to go with six rebounds and six assists in 24 minutes of action Friday against the Hornets.
Noah was considered a game-time decision Friday, so the fact that he was able to log 24 minutes is already an encouraging sign. Still, his ineffectiveness was evident from a fantasy standpoint, and it's clear he isn't performing the way he had been in the previous seasons. Still, he's averaging 7.0 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 7.7 assists in March, which means he's a must-own player in most leagues.
Fri Mar 13 201517:36Noah (knee) will get start Friday
Noah (knee) will get the start Friday, the Chicago Tribune's K.C. Johnson reports.
This was expected, as he had previously been listed as probable. Look for Noah to hang around the 30-minute plateau he has seen in recent contests and expect him to provide a good number of rebounds, assists and defensive stats, while he may not be a big factor on offense.
Thu Mar 12 201522:19Noah (knee) probable to play Friday against Hornets
Noah (knee) is probable to play Friday against the Hornets, CBS Sports reports.
The Bulls gave Noah an opportunity to get some rest against a bad Philadelphia squad Wednesday, so there shouldn't be much cause for concern here. He might miss a game here or there over the remainder of the regular season, but generally should play most days barring a setback.
Wed Mar 11 201517:46Noah will not play Wednesday due to lower-body soreness
Noah will not play Wednesday due to lower-body soreness, ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell reports.
It looks like Noah is just dealing with some minor wear and tear, and with the lowly Sixers on the schedule it's a good opportunity to get him some rest. Veteran Nazr Mohammed may slide into the starting lineup, otherwise coach Tom Thibodeau could go smaller and move Pau Gasol to center while inserting Nikola Mirotic at power forward.
Wed Feb 25 201522:44Noah scored four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT) with 11 rebounds, eight...
Noah scored four points (1-4 FG, 2-2 FT) with 11 rebounds, eight assists, three blocks and a steal in 34 minutes during Wednesday's loss to the Hornets.
Over his last five games, Noah is averaging 7.0 points, 13.6 boards, 6.0 assists and 1.2 blocks, and with Derrick Rose (knee) now once again out of action, the center will likely continue facilitating the Bulls' offense and racking up more assists. In a league where you don't need him to score, Noah could be a very valuable asset down the stretch.
Tue Feb 17 201511:03Noah recorded 10 points (2-6 FG, 6-10 FT), 15 rebounds, seven as...
Noah recorded 10 points (2-6 FG, 6-10 FT), 15 rebounds, seven assists and one block in 31 minutes Thursday against the Cavaliers.
After playing just 17 minutes in the previous game, Noah logged 31 minutes and took advantage of a depleted Cleveland frontcourt with Kevin Love (eye) out and Timofey Mozgov in foul trouble for a majority of the game. Noah has scored inconsistently all season and injuries have caused his minutes to fluctuate, but Noah's ability to contribute in other categories gives him value and the potential to have nights with big stat lines.
Sun Feb 8 201500:36Noah scored two points (1-2 FG) and grabbed seven rebounds in 25...
Noah scored two points (1-2 FG) and grabbed seven rebounds in 25 minutes Saturday night.
After scoring one point in the previous outing, Noah's steadily trending in the right direction. Of note, this was the first time all season he failed to record an assist. The game was decided by the end of the third quarter, and Coach Thibodeau rested his starters in the final period, all except Jimmy Butler.
Wed Feb 4 201523:37Noah scored just one point (0-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) with 19 reb...
Noah scored just one point (0-8 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-1 FT) with 19 rebounds, three assists and one block in 32 minutes during Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
This was one of the more unusual lines this season as Noah failed to make a field goal, but helped his team out on the glass. This was his fourth straight double-digit rebounding game and he is still providing strong assists from his centre position.
Tue Jan 27 201514:27Noah said Tuesday that knee and ankle are feeling good
Noah said Tuesday that his knee and ankle are feeling good, Nick Friedell of ESPN reports.
Noah told reporters after shootaround that he's feeling as healthy as he has all season, so he appears to have moved past the ankle/knee issues that caused him to miss four games earlier this month. He's been brought along slowly since returning to action Friday, averaging just 22.5 minutes over the Bulls' last two games. Look for his minutes load to increase as he continues to work his way back into game shape.
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