Joakim Noah: (Ankle) Practices, Expected Back Thursday

Noah (ankle) practiced in full Wednesday and fully expects to return Thursday against the Knicks if his ankle responds positively, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Noah hasn't played since last Saturday missing four games with a lingering ankle issue. It appears as though he's on track to re-enter the fold Thursday, but a final call won't be made until the Bulls' medical staff is able to evaluate his ankle at Thursday's shootaround.