Posted by: Balta1701-B Dec 15 2010, 12:16 PM
I mentioned this in tonight's game thread but this report makes it sound quite a bit worse and floats the possibility http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=5922071
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Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is expected to play Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors despite ongoing issues with his right hand.
The Bulls are concerned there may be ligament damage in his right thumb, according to sources familiar with the situation. Bulls general manager Gar Forman told ESPNChicago.com before Wednesday morning's shootaround that the Bulls are still evaluating the situation and Noah will be re-examined once he returns to Chicago on Thursday.
If an examination reveals the need for surgery, he would most likely be out a minimum of eight weeks.
When asked Wednesday about his thumb, Noah responded: "We're still evaluating to see what's wrong with it."
When asked specifically if there was any structural damage, Noah said: "I'm not sure yet. We'll find out [Wednesday night]."
Posted by: Wanne Dec 15 2010, 11:18 PM
Surgery...out 8-10 weeks! Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuu@#!!!!!! That really sucks.
Posted by: DutheDoduhon21 Dec 16 2010, 10:17 AM
its a huge hit to our team especially energy wise, but i think taj will be able to hold it down for 8 weeks.
Posted by: rockren Dec 16 2010, 11:06 PM
We still get to watch the Bulls play the next two months.
That's a good thing.
Posted by: Balta1701-B Jan 24 2011, 08:36 AM
http://www.nba.com/bulls/news/noah_update_110117.html?ls=iref:nbahpt2 is supposed to have a pin removed from his hand and officially begin rehab tomorrow.
Posted by: Balta1701-B Feb 21 2011, 02:20 PM
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As expected, Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah will return to action in Toronto on Wednesday after missing 30 games with thumb surgery, coach Tom Thibodeau confirmed Monday in a wide-ranging interview with ESPN Chicago.
http://sports.espn.go.com/chicago/nba/news/story?id=6144842" he said in the telephone interview. "He was cleared to go last week."
Back for Toronto?
"Oh yeah," he said.