PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 14: Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls reacts in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 14, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bulls defeated the 76ers 115-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joakim Noah,PHILADELPHIA, PA - JANUARY 14: Joakim Noah #13 of the Chicago Bulls reacts in the game against the Philadelphia 76ers on January 14, 2016 at the Wells Fargo Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Bulls defeated the 76ers 115-111. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images)
The New York Knicks are making a serious push to sign free-agent center Joakim Noah, according to multiple reports.
Noah, 31, has spent his entire nine-season NBA career with the Chicago Bulls, but the speculation about a move to the Knicks has been growing in recent days as both of those franchises retool.
This past season, Noah was limited to just 29 games because of shoulder injuries. As a result, he averaged only 4.3 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. The two-time All-Star has averaged 9.3 points, 9.4 rebounds and 3.0 assists per game in his career. He was named the NBA Defensive Player of the Year for the 2013-14 season.
After three consecutive years of missing the postseason, the Knicks plan to be busy this offseason. Last week, they acquired point guard Derrick Rose from the Bulls. They are one of multiple teams hoping to lure free-agent forward Kevin Durant, and they also are expected to pursue help for their backcourt.
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