Joakim Noah Injury: Updates on Bulls Star’s Shoulder and Return

December 21st, 2015 by Matt Fitzgerald Leave a reply »

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah left the floor during Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets with a sprained shoulder.

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Noah Comments on Timeline for Recovery Wednesday, Dec. 23 Noah told reporters he will be back in two to four weeks, adding the MRI revealed a slight tear in his shoulder.

Hoiberg Comments on Noah's Timeline for Recovery Tuesday, Dec. 22 Head coach Fred Hoiberg said, per Sean Highkin of Bleacher Report, that Noah will be reevaluated in two weeks after an MRI revealed a sprained shoulder. 

Noah Injury Damages Bulls Frontcourt Depth This is a situation the Bulls have unfortunately had to deal with numerous times in recent years. Noah has been banged up and played through pain often for Chicago, but the cumulative wear and tear seems to be catching up to the 30-year-old.

Hoiberg has attempted to give the squad more of an offensive identity, which led Noah to the bench despite his success in the past. In that regard, his absence isn't as significant as it once was.

Between Noah's diminished role and the Bulls having to fight on with ...

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