| 5/8/2013 9:32:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah got tossed Wednesday in Game 2 against Miami. | Insight: Noah (12 points, six rebounds) was livid with a foul called on Marquis Teague early in the fourth quarter and the refs were pretty quick to give him the boot. It was the second questionable call in a row after Teague had his jump shot swatted away by Chris Andersen on a play that looked like goaltending. Backup center Nazr Mohammed has come on to take Noah's place. | | |
| 5/5/2013 10:38:00 AM |
Description: Playing without Luol Deng, Derrick Rose and Kirk Hinrich, the Bulls still won Game 7 at Brooklyn due in large part to the gritty play of center Joakim Noah. | Insight: Noah was supposed to be on a minutes limit in the first round, but he has thrown caution to the wind and played through the pain to get the Bulls a series victory. Noah averaged 11.4 points, 9.9 rebounds, 3.1 blocks and 31 minutes in the seven-game struggle, including 24 points, 14 boards and six blocks in 41 minutes in the clincher. | | |
| 4/25/2013 1:43:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) is "doing all right," according to Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago. | Insight: Noah is expected to continue to log between 20 and 25 minutes or as much as he can stand. He had 11 points and 10 rebounds in 25:29 in Game 2. | | |
| 4/24/2013 3:16:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah came out of Game 2 with Brooklyn no worse than he entered. The hobbled center will have to deal with his plantar fasciitis problem until the offseason. | Insight: Noah is expected to continue to log between 20 and 25 minutes or as much as he can stand. After an ugly first game, he posted 11 points and 10 rebounds in the second. That's probably about as much as you can expect from him. | | |
| 4/22/2013 7:31:00 PM |
Description: Joakim Noah will draw the start in Game 2 of Chicago's first round series with Brooklyn. The hobbled center saw limited action Saturday in Game 1. | Insight: Noah, who is still recovering from a nagging foot injury, is expected to log between 20 and 25 minutes on Monday. He scored four points in 13 minutes Saturday in the opener. | | |
| 4/22/2013 10:59:00 AM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah (foot) plans to play in Monday's Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals Monday against Brooklyn, but at what capacity? | Insight: Noah has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for the past couple of months and managed just 13 minutes in the opener. His four-point, five-rebound effort isn't enough for fantasy owners or Bulls' fans. | | |
| 4/20/2013 6:26:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah (foot) plans to warm up and try to play Saturday in Game 1 of the playoffs, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. | Insight: Noah has been dealing with plantar fasciitis for the past couple of months and barely played down the stretch. If he does play Saturday against the Nets, expect limited minutes. | | |
| 4/19/2013 8:07:00 PM |
Description: It doesn't look like Bulls center Joakim Noah will be ready for Saturday's game against Brooklyn. Noah recently encountered a setback in his recovery from plantar fasciitis. SOURCE: Nick Friedell, ESPN Chicago | Insight: Game 2 on Monday seems like a long shot also. That will mean more minutes for veteran Nazr Mohammed (2.6 ppg, 3.1 rpg). | | |
| 4/17/2013 6:53:00 PM |
Description: Chicago centers Joakim Noah and Taj Gibson will play Wednesday but will have their minutes limited again, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. | Insight: Bulls coach Tom Thibodeau said his goal is "trying to strike that balance of getting them work without risk of injury." | | |
| 4/15/2013 6:33:00 PM |
Description: Chicago center Joakim Noah will participate in Monday's game against the Magic, though he probably won't see as many minutes as usual. SOURCE: ESPN Chicago | Insight: The purpose here is to give Noah some reps before the playoffs open later this week. He's been in and out of the lineup for the last month and a half because of foot injuries. | | |
| 4/15/2013 2:26:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) has missed the past four games and at this point will probably sit out the rest of the regular season. | Insight: Noah will have to deal with his injury thoughout the playoffs. He's played just one of the Bulls last 13 games. Fantasy owners should be used to having him watch from the sidelines. Nazr Mohammed will start if he doesn't play, but Mohammed has very luttle fantasy value beyond rebounding. | | |
| 4/12/2013 12:03:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) has missed the past two games and is doubtful for Friday's game with Toronto. | Insight: Noah will have to deal with his plantar fasciitis for the rest of the season and into the playoffs. He played Sunday for the first time since March 21, but suffered a setback and is iffy to return before the "second season." | | |
| 4/10/2013 5:20:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) already has been ruled out for Thursday's game, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. | Insight: Noah had a cortisone shot in his right foot this week to try to improve his plantar fasciitis. He played Sunday for the first time since March 21, but suffered a setback and is iffy to return before the playoffs. | | |
| 4/9/2013 3:29:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) will miss Tuesday's game against the Raptors. | Insight: According to the Chicago Tribune, Noah said he had a cortisone shot in his right foot to try to improve his plantar fasciitis. He played Sunday for the first time since March 21, but suffered a setback. | | |
| 4/8/2013 2:55:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah has apparently suffered a setback and isn't likely to play Tuesday, according to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune. | Insight: He's been battling plantar fasciitis for most of the second half. Noah had missed eight consecutive games before playing 21 minutes against the Pistons on Sunday. | | |
| 4/7/2013 6:41:00 PM |
Description: Bulls center Joakim Noah is set to return from an eight-game absence Sunday against the Pistons. | Insight: He's been battling plantar fasciitis for most of the second half. Noah is averaging 20 ppg versus Detroit this season. That's his highest average against any opponent in 2012-13. | | |
| 4/7/2013 11:16:00 AM |
Description: Chicago center Joakim Noah will be a game-time decision for Sunday's game. | Insight: Plantar fasciitis has kept Noah sidelined for eight consecutive games, and he is a true day-to-day. | | |
| 4/5/2013 7:28:00 PM |
Description: Chicago center Joakim Noah won't be in uniform Friday against the Magic. | Insight: Plantar fasciitis has kept Noah sidelined for eight consecutive games. The Bulls have already clinched a playoff berth and at this point they might be better off resting Noah until the postseason. | | |
| 4/5/2013 11:50:00 AM |
Description: Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah (foot) is doubtful for Friday's game against Orlando while continuing to deal with plantar fasciitis in right foot. | Insight: Noah (12.1 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.2 spg, 2.2 bpg) is a true day-to-day with the injury but has missed seven straight games. | | |
| 4/4/2013 6:50:00 PM |
Description: According to Chicago Bulls beat reporter Nick Friedell, center Joakim Noah (foot) will not play Thursday against the Nets. | Insight: Noah (12.1 ppg, 11.4 rpg, 4.1 apg, 1.2 spg, 2.2 bpg) is a true day-to-day with plantar fasciitis and has missed six straight games. | | |
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