Nerlens Noel (illness) has been ruled out of Monday's preseason game versus the Nets, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Noel (illness) has been ruled out of Monday's preseason game versus the Nets, The Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

Noel has missed the 76ers' past two exhibition outing while dealing with an upper respiratory infection that will keep him sidelined once again Monday. Although Noel's status for Thursday's preseason finale is uncertain, he's still expected to start at power forward for Philadelphia this season and offers significant fantasy upside despite his inexperience.