Joakim Noah (ankle) will not play Friday against Portland, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Noah (ankle) will not play Friday against Portland, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Noah will miss a second straight game after sitting out Wednesday with a nagging ankle injury. Taj Gibson moved into the starting lineup in Noah's absence, and that should be the case against Friday. Consider Noah questionable for Sunday's matchup with Miami.