Joakim Noah (ankle) was a partial participant in Wednesday's practice, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Noah (ankle) was a partial participant in Wednesday's practice, K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Analysis:

Noah has missed three straight games while recovering from an ankle injury that's plagued him throughout the season. While he has not been ruled out for Thursday's game, it seems highly unlikely he plays after failing to put in a full practice Wednesday. The Bulls will likely be cautious with the reigning Defensive Player of the Year, who has not looked like himself for much of the season.