Joakim Noah (knee bruise) misses Bulls' practice
Chicago Bulls forward Joakim Noah missed practice on Friday due to a minor knee bruise, and his status for Saturday's preseason game is uncertain.
Noah was dinged fighting for a loose ball back on Thursday. Head coach Fred Hoiberg said the injury was minor, so there doesn't appear to be much cause for concern.
The larger concern for Noah would likely be Nikola Mirotic. Mirotic finished his rookie season with a 111 Offensive Rating, and his Usage Rate jumped to 28.3 after the All-Star break. Noah's Usage Rate was low in the first half of the season at 14.2, but it dipped to 12.8 in the second half. If Mirotic is able to claim the starting gig, he may not relinquish it.
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- Anthony Edwards (back) questionable for Minnesota on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Utah's Jordan Clarkson (back) out again for Friday March 28th, 2024
- Timberwolves' Rudy Gobert (rib) questionable on Friday March 28th, 2024
- Sam Hauser coming off the bench for Boston on Thursday March 28th, 2024
- Celtics' Jrue Holiday (shoulder) starting on Thursday, Sam Hauser coming off the bench March 28th, 2024
- Clippers' Russell Westbrook (hand) listed available for Monday night March 25th, 2024
- Clippers' P.J. Tucker (calf) available Monday March 25th, 2024
- Russell Westbrook (hand) officially questionable Monday for Clippers March 25th, 2024
- P.J. Tucker (calf) questionable for Clippers Monday March 25th, 2024
- Clippers' P.J. Tucker (calf) out Sunday March 24th, 2024
- Norman Powell (leg) available for Clippers on Sunday March 24th, 2024