Joakim Noah and the New York Knicks are in the midst of a two-year saga that both sides would prefer to forget. Since Noah signed a four-year contract worth $72 million in 2016, his tenure has been marred by injuries and a suspension.
In the midst of a season during which Noah has appeared in just seven of a possible 50 games, it appears as though the already unstable situation has taken a turn for the worst.
Reports have surfaced in recent weeks that Noah is taking time away from the team for, “Personal reasons.” We’ve been left to speculate what’s transpired, but the working theory is that his virtual removal from the rotation has contributed to the situation at hand.