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Bulls C Joakim Noah to have shoulder surgery, expected to be out 4-6 months

Chicago's Joakim Noah (13) reacts after dislocating his shoulder against the Dallas Mavericks. (USA Today)
Chicago's Joakim Noah (13) reacts after dislocating his shoulder against the Dallas Mavericks. (USA Today)

Chicago Bulls center Joakim Noah is expected to be out four to six months after suffering a dislocated left shoulder that will require surgery.

Noah suffered the injury on Friday against the Dallas Mavericks.

The 6-foot-11, 232-pounder is averaging a career-low 4.3 points and 8.8 rebounds as a reserve for the Bulls this season under first-year coach Fred Hoiberg. Noah is expected to have a full recovery and his surgery date has not been set yet.