NBA News Round-up, Sep. 14: Joakim Noah and Knicks to part ways; Spurs wanted Embiid or Simmons in proposed Kawhi Trade

#2 Joakim Noah and New York Knicks to part ways

Joakim Noah

This was bound to happen at some point if the franchise was realistically thinking of moving ahead and taking strides in the right direction. Back in 2016, in the Phil Jackson era of the Knicks, Joakim Noah signed a 4-year $72.5 million dollar deal which still has 2-years and $37.8 million remaining.

According to Shams Charania, The Athletic's Senior NBA Insider/Writer/Analyst reports that the Knicks and Noah are looking to part ways before training camp.

Sources: The Knicks and center Joakim Noah are expected to part ways before training camp; team has continued to work trade calls, although waiving and stretching Noah's contract looms as a route.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) September 14, 2018

So far, no teams have been mentioned as potential suitors. But back in June, it was reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves were interested in both former Chicago Bulls - Luol Deng and Noah. While Deng has already been signed with the team, the Minnesota franchise's interest in Noah is apparently dwindling and is now apparently non-existent.

Even the Wolves acknowledge hearing the "Timberbulls" chatter … but word is they have no current plans to pursue Joakim Noah should Noah part ways with the Knicks in the near future as expected https://t.co/0ZyE1xFn3M

— Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 12, 2018