Article: Bulls' Noah busted for pot possession

Chicago Bulls player Joakim Noah was arrested in Gainesville, Fla., early Sunday on allegations of possession of less than 20 grams of cannabis and an open container violation, said Officer Summer Hallett.

Hallett, public information officer for the Gainesville Police Department, said Noah has a court date in June.

A team spokesman said General Manager John Paxson is aware of the incident but would reserve comment until more information has been gathered. The spokesman added Paxson spoke to Noah on Sunday and expressed his disappointment.

Hallett confirmed that Gainesville police stopped Noah, 23, near 1:50 a.m. for carrying a clear plastic cup ...

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