Joakim Noah Injury: Updates on Knicks Center's Hamstring and Return
New York Knicks center Joakim Noah suffered a hamstring injury on Feb. 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers and has not played since.
It is currently unclear when he'll return to the court.
Continue for updates.
Noah Out vs. Cavaliers
Tuesday, Feb. 21
Noah, who "tweaked his hamstring" in practice before the All-Star break, will miss Thursday's matchup against the Cavaliers, according to Ian Begley of ESPN New York.
Noah Unable to Shake the Injury Bug
Injuries have been a growing concern for Noah. The two-time All-Star missed 15 games two years ago and 53 last season. He didn't appear in a game after Jan. 15 because of a shoulder injury that required season-ending surgery.
Noah's performance has also dropped off because of his injuries. He averaged a career-low 4.3 points per game and shot just 38.3 percent from the field last season. Per Basketball-Reference.com, Noah's 0.079 win shares per 48 minutes represented the worst mark of his career.
The Knicks rebuilt their roster around talented players with questionable health records. Noah and Derrick Rose (ankle, knee) have been on the decline, but New York was hoping to catch lightning in a bottle while their value is low.
Carmelo Anthony and Kristaps Porzingis are the leaders of the team, but they need more help if the Knicks are going to challenge for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference.
Losing Noah raises more red flags because of his inability to stay healthy over the previous two years.
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