Former New York Knicks center Joakim Noah could be nearing a return to the NBA with the Memphis Grizzlies.

That is according to The Athletic's Shams Charania, who has reported that the two parties are expected to meet this week to agree on terms after speaking for well-nigh two months.

Marc Stein of the New York Times had previously claimed that the player was having "extensive discussions" with the team. And it appears that their business could be concluded by the end of the week.

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The Grizzlies are said to be searching for another player who could give them additional depth in the frontcourt, as well as provide a sturdy backup option for Marc Gasol.

The Spaniard is having a good 2018-2019 season on a Memphis side that has been doing very well this term. The team sits second in the Western Conference, trailing the Golden State Warriors by 0.5 games, having lost just six times.

Noah, meanwhile, hasn't played at all this season and his last appearance came way back in January in a loss to the Dubs.

The Knicks had signed the player to a four-year, $76 million deal. But they cut things short despite two years being left on his contract, off the backdrop of a disastrous spell, waiving him in October and using a stretch provision to reduce the cap hit.

New York's efforts to trade the player proved useless after several months and they were left with no choice but to simply cut him loose last month.

What This Means

While Noah's time in New York was indeed regrettable, he could still have something to offer if he can remain healthy.

The 33-year-old had some immense years in a Chicago Bulls jersey but injuries and a drug violation saw to it that his Knicks career turned out to be an unmitigated failure.

Memphis won't have much to lose from signing a player like Noah. He should come in on a veteran's minimum and there could be more upside to this deal than anything else. Being on a team already doing very well this season is sure to help him perform better too.

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