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Bulls' Joakim Noah to have shoulder surgery, out four to six months

Bulls center Joakim Noah will miss the next four to six months as he recovers from shoulder surgery, the team announced Saturday.

Noah was injured during Friday's loss to the Mavericks, in which he left the game with a separated shoulder.

"During last night's game against Dallas, Joakim Noah sustained a dislocation of the left shoulder, which was reduced in the training room," the Bulls announced Saturday. "Earlier (Saturday), he was evaluated at Midwest Orthopedics at Rush, where it was determined that he will undergo surgery to stabilize his left shoulder.

"His recovery time is estimated at four to six months.