The Bulls center is on an expiring contract with his career at a crossroads in his first season under Fred Hoiberg.
Joakim Noah responded to every question with a knowing smile, one that concedes he understands the queries but can't answer them in good faith, at least not yet. At age 30, the Bulls center is on the brink what might be the biggest year of his career in his final season under contract in Chicago. There's a new coach with a new vision about to enter his life, but the collateral damage of nine seasons acting as the Bulls' beating heart can't simply be wiped clean.