Joakim Noah (ankle) went through part of shootaround and the Bulls are hopeful he will be able to play Saturday, ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell reports.

Noah (ankle) went through part of shootaround and the Bulls are hopeful he will be able to play Saturday, ESPN Chicago's Nick Friedell reports.

Analysis:

He is still a game-time decision, and there is a chance that Taj Gibson could return as well, which would allow the Bulls' frontcourt players to share an even load.