Nerlens Noel, who dealt with a sore hip in Monday's practice, is in line to play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Wizards, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Noel, who dealt with a sore hip in Monday's practice, is in line to play in Tuesday's preseason opener against the Wizards, Keith Pompey of the Philadelphia Inquirer reports.

Analysis:

Noel will start at power forward next to No. 3 overall pick Jahlil Okafor, but expect Sixers coach Brett Brown to limit his minutes in an effort to alleviate the burden on his hip.