Tom Thibodeau says the Bulls are hoping Joakim Noah will not need surgery to repair his plantar fasciitis.
The injury has become a chronic issue for Noah, who barely practiced after the All-Star break. We imagine both parties would like to find a way to solve the problem for good, but the recovery from such a surgery can be long and troublesome. While Noah had some very strong performances at the end of the Nets series and to open the Heat series, it was clear by Games 4 and 5 against Miami that he wasn't anywhere close to 100 percent. The Bulls will likely re-evaluate Noah's foot after a few weeks before making the next decision.

Joakim Noah double-doubled with 15 points and 11 boards in a 104-94 loss to the Heat on Friday, adding four assists, two steals and two blocks in 42 minutes.
His minutes are back up to where they were before going down to injury. Excluding Wednesday's blowout loss, Noah averaged 41.3 minutes per game in his last four. If he's still dealing with plantar fasciitis, he's not showing any signs of it. Noah has double-doubles in each of those aforementioned games and will look to add another one as the Bulls try to level the series at 2-2 on Monday. Carlos Boozer scored a team-high 21 points on 10-of-16 shooting.

Joakim Noah could be facing a fine from the NBA following Game 2 vs. Miami on Wednesday.
A suspension is unlikely, but a fine is within the realm of possibilities. Noah was ejected in the fourth quarter of a blowout loss, but the good news is that he's very unlikely to be suspended for the next one with the series knotted at one game apiece.

Joakim Noah was ejected in the fourth quarter of Wednesday's loss to the Heat.
It was bound to happen and the technical fouls have been out in full force tonight. At the time of Noah's ejection, there were seven technical fouls and one flagrant. Noah might receive a fine for getting upset with the refs, but he shouldn't be suspended. He finished with 12 points, six boards, two assists, one steal and two turnovers in 32 minutes.

Joakim Noah double-doubled in Monday's 93-86 win over the Heat with 13 points and 11 boards, while adding four boards, two steals and one block in 39 minutes.
As per usual, he was a beast on the offensive glass with five boards on that end and his energy didn't go unnoticed. Noah's performance against the Nets was something else and it's hard to believe he is just a couple weeks from being a game-time decision for games in the first round due to plantar fasciitis. The Heat will have to do a better job keeping Noah in check.

Joakim Noah led Chicago to a Game 7 win in Brooklyn on Saturday, racking up 24 points on 12-of-17 shooting with 14 rebounds (seven offensive), two assists, one steal, six blocks and just one turnover.
Noah's minutes increased throughout the Bulls' first-round series and he said during shootaround that his feet feel "great." He sure looked great tonight -- when he wasn't scoring on unimpeded cuts to the basket, he simply dominated the Nets' weak single coverage. Joakim is averaging 19.0 points, 14.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 5.5 blocks in his past two games, and he'll need to have a huge second round for the Bulls to upset the heavily favored Heat.

Joakim Noah played 28 minutes during Game 5's 110-91 loss to the Nets with 11 points four boards, one assist, one steal and two blocks.
He looked healthy and didn't have much of a hitch in his giddy up. The Bulls and Nets won't play Game 6 until Thursday, so the extra rest should only help Noah's plantar fasciitis.

Joakim Noah said "it's a miracle" when asked about playing through his plantar fasciitis.
Noah logged nearly 39 minutes on Saturday in triple overtime, well over the 25-30 minutes he was expected to play. "Before the series started, I thought I wasn't going to be able to play," he said. That should give you an idea of just how much pain Noah's plantar fasciitis is causing, but the good news is that he hasn't had a setback while pushing through it, and now the Bulls have a commanding 3-1 series lead over Brooklyn. "In the last month, I must've done 40 or 50 different treatments," Noah added.

Joakim Noah logged a double-double in Saturday's exciting 142-134 win over the Nets with 15 points, 13 boards, two assists and four blocks in 39 minutes.
He's been dealing with plantar fasciitis for most of 2013 and with the way he goes after every ball, his foot can't be feeling too good after this big win. Noah is a tough customer and he's likely to be ready for Monday. The Bulls went up 3-1 in this series and could advance to face the Heat in the Eastern Conference semifinals. Kirk Hinrich played an incredible 60 minutes, scoring 18 points with four boards, 14 assists, three steals, one block and two 3-pointers.

Joakim Noah (foot) is expected to play 25-30 minutes in Saturday's Game 4 against the Nets.
Noah did not sustain a setback while logging 27 minutes in Thursday's Game 3 win. He'll continue to fight through the plantar fasciitis pain and give what he can -- as Derrick Rose continues to watch.

Joakim Noah (foot) has not practiced since the All-Star break.
In case you weren't aware of how serious Noah's plantar fasciitis is, that should help put it into context. He's giving the Bulls anything and everything he can while playing through obvious pain, and his team is now up 2-1 in the first round as a result. "We're asking him to do a lot," Tom Thibodeau acknowledged. "He is 'willing' it."

Joakim Noah (foot) is doing "all right" with his plantar fasciitis and is expected to play 20-25 minutes again in Game 3 vs. Brooklyn.
Noah is laboring through a serious bout of plantar fasciitis, and the fact he's been able to play half of the game when he's out there is impressive. However, he won't be at full strength which means he'll be limited in what he's able to do once again for the Bulls.

Joakim Noah (foot) practiced fully Wednesday and should get the same compliment of minutes in Game 3 as he did Monday night.
Noah labored through 25 minutes but still managed a double-double. Noah is dealing with plantar fasciitis and bluntly said Wednesday, "It sucks." Noah is clearly nowhere near full strength and it's unlikely he will be until next season. At this point, the Bulls just have to hope he can stomach 20 to 25 minutes on a nightly basis.

Joakim Noah (foot) labored through 25 minutes of action but played well in Monday's Game 2 win over the Nets, scoring 11 points on 4-of-8 shooting with 10 rebounds, three assists and two blocks.
The Bulls bounced back from an uncharacteristically soft opening game on Saturday, as Kirk Hinrich (13 points, five assists, two threes), Luol Deng (15 points, 10 boards, four assists, one steal, two blocks) and Carlos Boozer (13 points, 12 boards) all made contributions in the box score. Nate Robinson (11 points, two steals, one three) and Jimmy Butler (five points, four boards, two blocks) had muted statistical outings but were otherwise serviceable.

Joakim Noah (foot) will start Monday night but will only play 20 to 25 minutes.
Noah limped through Game 1 but was defiant in saying he'd play again in Game 2. The Bulls definitely need him in the lineup, but it's unlikely he'll be any better than he was Saturday night. At this point, it's unlikely Noah will be anywhere close to healthy this postseason.

Joakim Noah (foot) reiterated that he'd be playing in Game 2 vs. Brooklyn.
It remains to be seen exactly what Noah can give the Bulls, but it would be a surprise to see him eclipse 20 minutes. Noah is fully expected to start and he'll give the team what he can, but he's at far less than full strength and won't be fully healthy at any point during the postseason.

Joakim Noah (foot) anticipates playing in Game 2 despite his plantar fasciitis.
"Hell yeah I'm going to be out there," he said. "I didn't move great but I think it will get better. I just want to help the team as much as I can." Noah limped through just 13 minutes on Saturday and is expected to be limited for at least the duration of the first round.

Joakim Noah limped his way through Saturday's loss to the Nets with four points, five boards, one assist, one steal and one block in 13 minutes.
He wasn't anywhere close to 100 percent and he rarely hit full stride in the entire game. Noah is notorious for being extremely active and exerts a lot of effort on both ends, so this injury is going to limit his strength. Taj Gibson played 23 minutes and scored nine points while Nazr Mohammed didn't score in six minutes.

Joakim Noah (foot) will warm up and try to play on Saturday against the Nets.
He's still a game-time decision and there's a chance that his warmup won't go swimmingly. Noah missed practice on Saturday and he should still be considered questionable for Game 1. If he does play, it will likely be in a limited capacity. Taj Gibson and Nazr Mohammed are going to see a little more playing time.

Tom Thibodeau said Joakim Noah (foot) is officially game-time decision Saturday night.
Thibodeau also said the Bulls don't "want him out there if he's injured," which sounds pretty ominous. Noah recently suffered a setback in his recovery from plantar fasciitis as a result of the Bulls bungling yet another injury. Even if Noah plays, it sounds like he'll be extremely limited the rest of this season.

Joakim Noah (foot) admitted to a setback and sounds doubtful for Game 1 against the Nets.
The Bulls have bungled yet another injury. "I'm upset at myself because I let this linger. I played games in the regular season I probably shouldn't have," Noah said. Even casual observers of sports injuries know that plantar fasciitis is an injury that needs as much rest as possible. Noah didn't get that rest and now his status for the entire first-round series is in doubt. Even if he is able to suit up on Saturday night, Nazr Mohammed will start at center.

Joakim Noah (foot) did not practice on Friday and could miss some time in the playoffs.
Noah's plantar fasciitis is a real concern for the Bulls and he's been bothered by this injury for most of the second half of the regular season. He is dealing with soreness and his 36.8 minutes per game will likely be unattainable vs. Brooklyn. Taj Gibson is going to be used more for the Bulls while they could run a smaller lineup out there to alleviate Noah not being at 100 percent.

Joakim Noah's (foot) status for the first round of the playoffs vs. Brooklyn is unknown.
Tom Thibodeau is planning to have Noah available, but he said it's possible NOah doesn't play and "he's still day to day." Thibodeau is taking a page out of the Knicks injury playbook with his day-to-day designation, but the one thing that's clear is that Noah won't be 100 percent healthy for the duration of the postseason. "If he has soreness, we're going to take it as it comes," Thibodeau added. Even if he does play, he's "likely" to be on a "severe minutes restriction." When asked how much Noah will play, Thibodeau said, "I don't know and that's the unfortunate part." This has the potential to get ugly.

Joakim Noah admitted that he's not sure his foot (plantar fasciitis) will hold up in the postseason.
Noah admitted to feeling "very rusty" after Wednesday's win over the Wizards, and he later said "only time will tell" when asked if he'd be able to play through the pain. Noah is treating the injury constantly with ice and rest, but he admitted he's not 100 percent and won't be for the duration of Chicago's playoff run. "I just got to take it slow and right now there is no time to take it slow."

Joakim Noah played 14 minutes in the regular-season finale on Wednesday, failing to score with one board, one assist and one steal.
It's still unclear whether Noah will be inserted back into the starting lineup, but being off until Saturday should help his case as going back with the first unit. Noah played 14 minutes on Monday, so it should be interesting to see how many minutes he gets.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Taj Gibson (knee) will again have their minutes limited vs. Washington on Wednesday.
The Bulls won't jeopardize either player's long-term health with the playoffs around the corner, so neither is a particularly appealing fantasy play on a jam-packed night.

Joakim Noah returned to action on Monday April 15.

Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) played 14 minutes in Monday's game, scoring six points on 2-of-4 shooting with five rebounds and no steals or blocks.
Noah is going to be a risky fantasy play both now and into the playoffs, where the Bulls are discussing putting him on a minute-limit. We're keeping him marked sidelined for the finale on Wednesday.

Joakim Noah (feet) and Taj Gibson (knee) are both expected to play against the Magic on Monday.
This is somewhat surprising news, but the Bulls likely want to get them back in a groove before the playoffs start. Feel free to get them in your lineup if you own them, as the Bulls are one of two teams in the East with something to play for (Hawks). Noah has missed four straight games and 12 of his last 13 with his plantar fasciitis.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Taj Gibson (knee) will not play on Sunday, as expected.
There's a good chance that Noah will be rested until the playoffs. With Taj Gibson (knee) also sidelined, Nazr Mohammed and Carlos Boozer will once again play all the minutes they can handle.

Joakim Noah (foot), Taj Gibson (knee) and Derrick Rose (knee) are all out of Friday's game against the Raptors.
No surprise returns for the Bulls on Friday. Noah has played in just one of the last 12 games and he could very well be held out until next week's playoffs. Plantar fasciitis can only heal with rest.

Joakim Noah's foot (plantar fasciitis) is likely to linger into the postseason.
"The concern now is more short-term," GM Gar Forman said. "I think this is the type of injury where we're trying to manage it and get him better where he's more comfortable." Obviously, Noah will not be at full strength again this season after multiple flare-ups with his plantar fasciitis, but Forman doesn't feel it will be a long-term problem. "We'll look at the options once the season is over as far as trying to remedy what's going on with his plantar fasciitis."

Joakim Noah (foot) will not play Thursday while Luol Deng (hip) and Taj Gibson (knee) are considered day-to-day.
All three players sat out Tuesday's game against the Raptors and it wouldn't be a total surprise if they sat again tomorrow. It's telling that the Bulls are already ruling out Noah, who might not play again this season due to plantar fasciitis. Jimmy Butler and Carlos Boozer will likely be heavy focal points if Deng and Gibson both sit out Thursday night. Check back after tomorrow's morning shootaround for an update.

Joakim Noah (foot), Luol Deng (hip), Taj Gibson (knee), Richard Hamilton (back) and Derrick Rose (knee surgery) are all out on Tuesday against the Raptors.
Marco Belinelli will be available, and it's possible he'll regain his starting spot in the lineup after Tom Thibodeau said he didn't like playing Kirk Hinrich and Nate Robinson together in the starting lineup. Jimmy Butler and Carlos Boozer will be tasked with heavy loads, while Hinrich and Robinson should each play big minutes as well. Nazr Mohammed, Vladimir Radmanovic and even Daequan Cook will help off the bench for Chicago's B-team.

Joakim Noah (foot) has suffered a setback, according to Tom Thibodeau, and he's unlikely to play vs. the Raptors on Tuesday.
Given the chronic nature of Noah's injury, and the Bulls need to have him healthy for the playoffs, we wouldn't be surprised to see another extended absence. Nazr Mohammed and Carlos Boozer will continue to play heavy minutes until Noah and/or Taj Gibson (knee) are able to suit up for the Bulls, who play four games this week.

Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) returned on Sunday with 13 points, seven rebounds, three assists and one block in 21 minutes vs. the Pistons.
The last time Noah returned from this injury, he played 23 minutes in his first game but jumped into the 35-minute range thereafter. If you own him, you might as well plug him into your lineups for the Bulls' upcoming four-game week. His return sent Nazr Mohammed (two points in 17 minutes) back to fantasy oblivion on the bench.

Joakim Noah (foot) will play against the Pistons on Sunday.
He was a game-time decision and it seems likely that he will be playing limited minutes after missing eight games. Noah is playing 37.7 minutes per game this year and has been very active, but his plantar fasciitis could pop up on him again. Taj Gibson takes a hit here and Carlos Boozer shouldn't be quite as dominant as he has been lately. The Bulls will start Kirk Hinrich, Nate Robinson, Jimmy Butler and Carlos Boozer next to Noah on Sunday.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) are both game-time decisions vs. Detroit on Sunday.
Noah has missed the past eight games with the injury and he could be limited in his first game back, but it's very encouraging to see him on the cusp of a return. If he was cut by a frustrated owner in your league, it's time to pick him up.

Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) won't play Thursday night against the Nets.
Both players were considered unlikely to play but coach Tom Thibodeau ruled them out prior to tip-off. Neither Noah nor Belinelli has any official timeline for a return, meaning this will likely be a game-by-game situation. Nazr Mohammed is expected to start and Carlos Boozer will get all the minutes he can handle, which can also be said for Jimmy Butler.

Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) are unlikely to play on Thursday against the Nets.
Noah and Belinelli are each eyeing a return before the regular season ends, but neither has a definitive timetable and will be evaluated on a day-to-day basis. Assuming both players sit, Nazr Mohammed will draw another start with Carlos Boozer soaking up major minutes inside, while Jimmy Butler will get all the minutes he can handle at shooting guard.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Marco Belinelli (ab strain) are inactive for Tuesday's game against the Wizards.
Everyone knew that Noah and Belinelli weren't going to play, but the Bulls list all their players as "game-time decisions" no matter what. Coach Tom Thibodeau takes his cues from Bill Belichick. Noah said he's hoping to return sometime in the "next couple games" while Belinelli is still feeling some pain. Jimmy Butler and Taj Gibson make for solid plug-n-plays on Tuesday night.

Joakim Noah (foot) says he will try to return sometime in the next couple games.
Noah will not play in Tuesday's game against the Wizards. "Not yet," he said. "But soon, probably in the next couple games (I'll) try to come back. ... My foot's getting there so (I'm) just taking it slow and just trying to get back, trying to get to 100 percent." Plantar fasciitis can only heal with rest and can be aggravated easily. The Bulls won't rush Noah with the playoffs starting in just over two weeks.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) will be game-time decisions against the Wizards.
Noah has missed five straight games while Belinelli has sat out four straight. It's possible each will be true game-time calls, but we've typically gotten word of their availability with plenty of time before tipoff. If Noah sits, Nazr Mohammed can be expected to start again with Taj Gibson playing more minutes, and if Belinelli sits, Jimmy Butler will get plenty of run with Richard Hamilton (back) still sidelined.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) will not play against the Pistons on Sunday.
The plantar fasciitis has been an issue for Noah during most of the season and despite what fantasy owners think, they're probably making the right decision in keeping him in street clothes. Taj Gibson hasn't been as hot as he was the last time Noah was out and is only worth a look in deeper leagues.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) won't play Saturday afternoon against the Mavericks.
Noah and Belinelli were called game-time decisions Friday afternoon, which was a pretty bad sign. With Noah out, expect Taj Gibson to get increased minutes again off the bench while Jimmy Butler should sub for Belinelli.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) are both game-time decisions against the Mavericks on Saturday.
The fact that both are already game-time decisions with over 24 hours until tipoff is an indication that we really won't know more about their availability until they test their respective injuries. If Noah sits, Taj Gibson will play an extended role off the bench with Nazr Mohammed starting, while Belinelli's absence would mean more run for Jimmy Butler.

Joakim Noah (foot) and Marco Belinelli (abdomen) won't play Wednesday night against the Heat.
Both players were considered game-time decisions, although beat writer K.C. Johnson didn't expect Belinelli to suit up. The injuries leave the Bulls very short handed against the streaking Heat. Nazr Mohammed will likely start for Noah with Taj Gibson handling most of the minutes off the bench. As for Belinelli's absence, expect Jimmy Butler to get all the minutes he can handle with Richard Hamilton (back) still sidelined.

Joakim Noah (foot) will be a "true" game-time decision on Wednesday.
In other words, we won't know about Noah's availability until shortly before tipoff, and that leaves owners in a bind who need to set their lineups. Noah was able to do some of practice on Tuesday, so he's trying to play as soon as possible. If Noah sits again, Nazr Mohammed would likely draw the start with Taj Gibson kicking in some more as well.

Joakim Noah (foot) "did a little more" in practice on Tuesday and is a game-time decision against the Heat on Wednesday.
Noah's status is unclear for Wednesday's game but it's a positive sign that he was able to participate partially in practice. Noah's foot will be a pain tolerance issue because his plantar fasciitis won't subside while playing through it, and it's too early to make a determination on his status for Wednesday at this point. He could be headed for a true game-time call.

Joakim Noah (foot) did not travel with the Bulls and he will not play against the Timberwolves on Sunday.
This was an expected move and he will sit out both games of the back-to-back set. The Bulls started Nazr Mohammed on Saturday, but Taj Gibson picked up most of the slack with 11 points and five boards in 33 minutes. Gibson should be owned in standard leagues while Noah is up in the air against the Heat ho Sunday.

Joakim Noah (plantar fasciitis) will not play on Saturday against the Pacers and is unlikely to play on Sunday vs. Minnesota.
The issue that forced him to miss three games in the beginning of February is back and there's not much known regarding the severity. An optimist might say that Noah is just resting a bit since Taj Gibson is now back and this is more preventative maintenance. Conversely, Noah has been dealing with the plantar fasciitis for most of the year and he could miss more time. Gibson makes sense as a speculative add in standard leagues.

Joakim Noah was productive in Thursday's ugly 99-89 loss to Portland with 18 points, six boards and three assists on 7-of-10 shooting in 27 minutes.
"We got smacked," Noah said about the loss. His minutes came down to 27 tonight and the Bulls were playing him a little more than they would have liked with 36.0 minutes per game in his last 10 with Taj Gibson out. Noah doesn't seemed to be bothered by plantar fasciitis right now and he's one of the best centers in fantasy as long as he's healthy.

Joakim Noah's tip-in was waved off (goaltending) in the final moments of the Bulls' overtime loss to the Nuggets on Monday, and he finished with 14 points, 12 boards, six assists, and seven blocks.
Noah hit 7-of-10 shots and aside from five turnovers, he was a beast tonight. His tip-in was the source of some controversy, but slow motion replays showed it was clearly goaltending and that gave the game to the Nuggets. Luol Deng hit just 9-of-23 shots for 21 points and five assists, and Carlos Boozer scored 14 points with nine rebounds in the loss.

Joakim Noah and the Bulls ran all over the Warriors on Friday, with Noah's 16 points on 7-of-8 shooting, 13 rebounds, three assists and one steal leading the way.
Luol Deng scored 23 points on 9-of-16 shooting (including a three) with six rebounds and two steals, and Carlos Boozer carved up the Warriors' soft interior defense for 21 points, nine boards, five assists and three steals in the 28-point road win.

Joakim Noah had a rough night at the office on Wednesday, scoring six points with nine boards, three assists, no steals and no blocks in 29 minutes.
The Bulls were absolutely demolished against the Kings and Tom Thibodeau waved the white flag early in the game. Noah had been cruising along for a while now, so there's no reason to worry and he's one of the best fantasy centers out there.

Joakim Noah scored 18 points with 17 boards, three assists, one steal and three blocks in 39 minutes against the Lakers on Sunday.
He has become the centerpiece on offense and defense for the Bulls and averaged 13.4 boards per game in his previous five. Noah is battling through his plantar fasciitis, but should he locked into fantasy lineups despite the concerns.

Joakim Noah logged a double-double in Sunday's loss to the Pacers with 14 points, 10 boards, five assists and one block.
He is coming off a massive 20-20 triple-double with 11 blocks and today's line wasn't a total disappointment. The Bulls have been running more of the offense through Noah and he leads all centers in assists. On the downside, he did look to be in some pain during the game, which suggests it might be his plantar fasciitis. He should be in all lineups as long as he's healthy.

Joakim Noah confirmed that he's "tired" and still battling soreness in his feet, but he has no plans to miss any games.
"Yeah, I'm tired, pretty tired," Noah said after playing 41 minutes on Saturday. "Working on [his plantar fasciitis] every day, massages, lots of treatments, doing everything possible to keep it under control." He also had a massive triple-double this weekend, and owners should simply keep him active and hope that he stays upright for the final six weeks of the season.

The Bulls beat the Nets behind another huge game from Joakim Noah, who scored 21 points with 10 rebounds, five assists, two steals and four blocks.
Noah turned the ball over five times, but he made 10-of-13 FGs and he controlled most of the game with his defensive energy and basketball IQ. He still ices his feet after every game to forestall another bout of plantar fasciitis, but the injury hasn't been an issue for weeks -- he's played at least 41 minutes in three straight games and he's coming off a monster triple-double with 11 blocks.

Joakim Noah blocked a career-high 11 blocks in his second triple-double of the year with 23 points and 21 boards in 45 minutes during Thursday's win over the Sixers.
It was a massive line, shooting 8-of-12 from the field with three steals in 45 minutes. Noah's plantar fasciitis didn't seem to be bothering him much and he was about as active as ever. Noah joined Serge Ibaka and Larry Sanders to become the third player this year with a points-boards-blocks triple-double. He's arguably the best fantasy center as long as he's in the lineup.

Joakim Noah flirted with another triple-double on Friday with 10 points, eight boards, eight assists, a steal and three blocks, while Carlos Boozer had 10 points and 10 rebounds for his fourth straight double-double.
Noah nearly had a trip-dub on Thursday too, when he had 11-8-8 with three steals and two blocks. Somehow, Taj Gibson got into the act for the Bulls with 17 points, six rebounds and a block on 8-of-11 shooting in 21 minutes. Noah and Boozer remain must-start fantasy players, while Gibson might be clinging to value in deeper leagues, despite playing behind the two studs.

Joakim Noah flirted with a triple-double against the Heat on Thursday with 11 points, eight boards and eight assists to go with three steals and two blocks in 38 minutes.
He looks healthy for the most part, but there were a handful of occasions on Thursday where the Heat made him look bad. Although, Miami has bad a lot of players look like they never learned how to play team defense. Noah logging 38 minutes is encouraging, but his plantar fasciitis that was bothering him earlier this year will make him a risky property in fantasy leagues.

Joakim Noah had 15 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks despite playing on a sore foot in Tuesday's win.
Carlos Boozer added 17 points and 10 rebounds, and owners of Noah have to hope his foot doesn't cause him to miss any games going forward. Both bigs looked very good tonight.

Joakim Noah credited Tom Thibodeau for his improvement over the course of his career.
"Thibs helped me a lot," Noah said. "He has confidence in what I can do. As a playmaker, being able to make plays at the elbow when I really don't post up as much, I'm pretty proud of that." Noah is averaging 11.8 points, 11.4 rebounds, 4.1 assists, 1.3 steals and 2.0 blocks, all career-high marks.

Joakim Noah (foot) plans to play in Sunday's All-Star game.
Noah underwent PRP therapy on Thursday to help the plantar fasciitis in his right foot. The fact that he intends to play in the All-Star game suggests that the wheel is actually feeling pretty good. Noah suited up for the final four games before the All-Star break without issue.

Joakim Noah (foot) will play Wednesday night against the Celtics.
Noah's troublesome foot will likely linger for quite some time, but the Bulls' All-Star center appears determined to play through it. Hopefully, Noah can get some rest this weekend despite being picked to play in Sunday's game.

Joakim Noah (foot) is expected to play against the Celtics on Wednesday.
Noah admitted that he's still having issues with his troublesome foot, but it won't keep him out of a game against the Celtics. Taj Gibson will serve in his usual reserve role with Noah and Carlos Boozer as the starting frontcourt.

Joakim Noah's foot is "obviously still bothering him," and Noah admitted that he's struggling in trying to treat his injury the proper way.
"I didn't do much for the last two days so, just rest," he said. "I got to figure out something that works because I have to practice, too." Noah played 38 minutes on Monday, and it looks like he'll rest it on days off when he can for now while playing through the concern in game action.

Joakim Noah hit 3-of-5 shots for seven points, 15 rebounds, five assists, a steal and a block in 38 minutes, despite a sore foot as he deals with plantar fasciitis.
His feet could give him problems for the rest of the season, but he's continuing to power through it. Consider him day-to-day, and pray he gets some rest over the All-Star break, even though he'll likely play in the game.

Joakim Noah (foot) will start for the Bulls against the Spurs.

Joakim Noah (foot) fully expects to play vs. the Spurs on Monday.
When asked if he'd be playing, Noah responded, "Hell yeah." If you were ask whether to start him in fantasy leagues, you'd get the same response.

Joakim Noah (foot) will be a game-time decision on Monday after not doing much in practice on Sunday.
Additionally, it's conceivable that Noah pulls out of All-Star weekend in order to give his troublesome foot a break. That's noteworthy after Noah previously said he intends to play in the All-Star game, but the Bulls don't want him to push it and miss more time as a result. If Noah is forced to sit on Monday, Taj Gibson would move back into the starting lineup.

Joakim Noah admitted on Friday that his plantar fasciitis is still causing him pain, but he vowed not to miss any games.
Noah even intends to play in the All-Star game, and he said that playing on Thursday and Friday didn't cause any setbacks. "I'm trying to get my foot right and get all the treatment possible," he said. "I'm hoping I can play through this and it improves even though I'm playing."

Joakim Noah scored 12 points on 3-of-8 shooting with 11 rebounds, three assists, and three steals in Friday's win over the Jazz.
This gets Noah in owners' good graces but he said after the game that he's still dealing with his plantar fasciitis, and that he's going to rely on treatment as he plays through it. It's a recipe for disaster and nobody is going to know how he's doing until it's either too late or he starts reporting that the issue is getting better. The good news is that the All Star break is coming soon, and the Bulls would be wise to give him some time off on either side of it -- but they probably won't.

Joakim Noah returned from his foot injury on Thursday and had just two points, five boards and three assists in 23 minutes against the Nuggets.
The stat line was ugly and those that took a chance on him got burned. Noah did look OK on defense and this game was over in the third quarter, so coach Tom Thibodeau had no incentive to play Noah extended minutes with a game at Utah on Friday. He has some nice upside, but considering he's coming off plantar fasciitis and Pau Gasol being in the news today for his torn plantar fascia, Noah's perceived value is fairly low.

Tom Thibodeau said Joakim Noah (foot) will play against the Nuggets on Thursday.
Noah has been targeting Thursday for his return from plantar fasciitis for a few days now and the Bulls are likely to ease him back into his role prior to the injury. He averages 38.6 minutes per game this year, which is tops among centers, so his owners shouldn't be expecting anything near that especially with Taj Gibson playing well.

Updating a previous item, Joakim Noah (foot) is a game-time decision on Thursday against the Nuggets.
Noah sounded "confident" he would return on Thursday, but the Bulls will be cautious with him and only allow him to play if he's completely ready to go. If he sits, look for Taj Gibson to keep rolling as a starter and would once again make a solid start in fantasy leagues.

Joakim Noah (foot) sounded "confident" that he'd be able to return on Thursday against the Nuggets.
Noah practiced on Wednesday and has been targeting a return on Thursday, so owners have to be thrilled to hear that Noah looks on track to return. If Noah is able to get back on the floor, Taj Gibson would slide back to the bench with Carlos Boozer (hamstring) healthy.

Joakim Noah (foot) will practice Wednesday and hopes to play Thursday against the Nuggets.
Noah, who is battling plantar fasciitis for the second time, says his foot is feeling better but expects he'll have to deal with the issue for a little while. Noah is hopeful of playing against Denver, but we don't expect him to rush anything. Owners will want to check back after shootaround tomorrow to see if there's anything more official.

Joakim Noah (foot) is targeting Thursday's game in Denver for his return.
When Noah first battled plantar fasciitis back in 2009-10, he tried to play through it for a month before shutting it down. He's learned from his mistake and is taking a proactive approach this time. "I feel pretty good, but just give it a couple more days and try to go on Thursday," Noah said "... I'm just moving in the right direction and hopefully by Thursday I'll be ready to go." Taj Gibson will remain a strong hold until we actually see Noah back on the floor.

Joakim Noah (foot) will not play on Monday.
He was technically a game-time decision but had already called himself doubtful, so hopefully you've made other arrangements. His absence means Taj Gibson, who is coming off a game with 19 points and 19 rebounds, should be in all fantasy lineups.

Joakim Noah (foot) will be a game-time decision on Monday.
Noah previously said that he doesn't have a timetable for his return, so it would be a surprise to see him suit up as early as Monday. The more realistic scenario is Noah sitting down for at least another game as he lets his plantar fasciitis heal with Taj Gibson eating all of the minutes the Bulls can possibly feed him.

Joakim Noah has swelling and plantar fasciitis in his foot, and there is no timetable for his return.
"My foot is swelling (and) is bothering me," Noah said. "Plantar fasciitis is kind of coming back, so I have issues with my foot. It's frustrating, but I'm hoping that with a little bit of rest I'll be all right." Noah has chronic plantar fasciitis which is not what fantasy owners want to hear, but Noah is treating it more aggressively and being smarter about it than he had been in the past. The bad news is Noah said that the pain "started about 10 days ago" and has been getting "worse and worse." It would be a pretty big surprise if Noah was able to play on Saturday, meaning Taj Gibson should play big minutes once again regardless of Carlos Boozer's (hamstring) status.

Joakim Noah (foot) said he will not play in Friday's game against the Nets.
Per ESPN Chicago, Noah is suffering from "recurring problems with plantar fasciitis." It's among the two worst words owners can hear. During the 2010-11 season, Noah missed more than two full months due to the injury. He says he's sitting out now as a precaution so the issue doesn't get worse, but owners need to stay on top of this. Adding Taj Gibson as insurance is a strong play.

Joakim Noah is considered questionable for Friday's game against the Nets due to a foot injury.
This one comes out of left field as Noah logged 40 minutes on Wednesday and hasn't missed a game since Jan. 2. We'll know more when coach Tom Thibodeau addresses the media around 6:30 p.m. ET.

Joakim Noah blocked five shots in a 94-85 win over the Bobcats with 13 points, 18 boards, seven assists and one steal in 45 minutes.
He's putting up huge numbers and leads all big men in minutes per game this year. Noah is flirting with first-round value in standard leagues and Derrick Rose's return shouldn't put a ding on his outlook. Carlos Boozer had another sub-par game with 13 points and four boards, but his owners shouldn't worry much.

Joakim Noah had just nine points, but added 17 rebounds, a season-high 10 assists, a steal and two blocks in Saturday's loss to the Bulls.
Noah hit 3-of-5 shots tonight, while teammate Carlos Boozer finally cooled off, finishing with just six points, two rebounds and four fouls in 24 minutes. It used to be common for these two bigs to trade big nights, but both have been consistently playing at a high level this season. Boozer will bounce back.

Joakim Noah played 45 minutes in Wednesday's 85-82 win over the Pistons, scoring 10 points with 18 boards, two assists, two steals and one block.
Noah had a miraculous save that led to a big Marco Belinelli (five points in 21 minutes) layup. "I didn't really see it. I had the cheerleaders' pom-poms in my face," Noah said about his save. Tom Thibodeau's benching of Noah is clearly a one-time thing and Noah should be back to being an elite center in all formats.

Joakim Noah blocked a season-high six shots against the Lakers on Monday with six points, 13 boards and two steals in 35 minutes.
Noah was benched in the fourth quarter on Sunday, but he responded with some extra effort on both ends of the floor. He leads NBA centers in minutes per game and is having a tremendous season. Carlos Boozer had his five-game double-double streak snapped with 14 points, six boards, two assists and two blocks in 35 minutes. Boozer and Noah belong in all fantasy lineups.

Coach Tom Thibodeau says Joakim Noah "understands" why he was benched in the third quarter Saturday.
Thibs again reiterated the "coach's decision" mantra that he used immediately after the game. Noah had a +/- rating of -19 when he left the game after playing 27 minutes and Thibodeau said Monday he was just trying to get the Bulls going. "We were struggling, we were behind. The group that got in there got us back in it. It was more the way that unit was rolling. I just felt we were so flat, that group was either going to win the game or lose the game for us," Thibodeau said. We wouldn't read too much into this and if anything, Noah will likely use it for motivation against the Lakers tonight.

Joakim Noah never returned to Saturday's game after leaving in the third quarter, and Tom Thibodeau said afterward that the benching was a "coach's decision."
Joakim had 10 points, five boards, three dimes and two blocks in 27 minutes before cooling on the bench while his team fought their way into overtime, where they fell to the visiting Grizzlies. Noah had a +/- rating of -19 in his limited time on the court, and we doubt this will have any lasting implications, but it's still a curious and frustrating move by Thibs.

Joakim Noah hit just 5-of-14 shots but had 16 points, 14 rebounds, two steals and a block in an overtime win against the Raptors.
Noah has double-doubled in two of his last three games and is rolling, averaging 10.4 points, 12.6 rebounds, a steal and 1.6 blocks over his last five games. It's nice to see Noah and Carlos Boozer both on fire for the Bulls, which hasn't happened too often in the past.

Joakim Noah grabbed 16 boards in a win over the Hawks on Monday with nine points, one assist and two blocks in 28 minutes.
He banged knees with Ivan Johnson in the first half and only came out for a minute. Noah was upset about being taken out of the game and there's nothing to worry about. He ranks sixth in the league in minutes and should be starting in all leagues.

Joakim Noah (flu) returned to action on Friday against the Heat, scoring 13 points on 5-of-11 shooting with 12 rebounds, four assists, and one steal in 37 minutes.
In other words, it was back to normal for Noah, who is an elite fantasy center with no signs of slowing down unless Tom Thibodeau runs him into the ground.

Joakim Noah returned to action on Friday January 4.

Joakim Noah (flu) will play in Friday's game against the Heat.
Noah said Thursday he was back to feeling 100 percent. We'd expect his usual 36-40 minutes and plenty of energy for a matchup in South Beach.

Joakim Noah (flu) said that he will play on Friday.
Noah was expected to play on Friday after reported improvement on Thursday, and its' good news he showed up to the arena early on Friday to work out and prepare for the game. It appears safe to get him back into your lineup, but owners would be wise to check back for confirmation before tipoff. Taj Gibson will move back to the bench assuming Noah suits up.

Joakim Noah (flu), who did not play on Wednesday, is expected to play on Friday.
Noah's reportedly feeling better, and the Bulls will need him as Chicago heads down to Miami for a big matchup. Owners can tentatively pencil Noah back into the lineup, but check back for confirmation to be sure that the big man is ready to go. Taj Gibson, who had 21 points, 11 rebounds and four blocks on Wednesday, would head back to the bench.

Joakim Noah (flu) will not play Wednesday night against the Magic.
Noah had been considered a game-time decision, but was unlikely to play. He's been "under the weather" for a few days now and owners will want to get him out of their lineups for tonight's game. Nazr Mohammed and Taj Gibson should see more minutes with Noah sidelined.

Joakim Noah is still sick and will be a game-time decision on Wednesday after not participating in shootaround.
Noah said after Monday's game that he was "under the weather," and if his play was an indication of how he was feeling, it must have been bad. Owners have no choice but to check back for an update closer to tipoff.