At the beginning of the year it was hard to imagine Joakim Noah taking a diminished role in stride. The team’s nice start, in spite of Noah’s suspension, probably helped quell the tide. A prideful New Yorker and determined player, his body has failed him and his time away from the game has oxidized into a dense layer of rust. It simmered for a long time. Then finally things boiled over.
Sources: After heated verbal exchange in practice between Joakim Noah and coach Jeff Hornacek last week, the Knicks are exploring avenues to part with Noah.