Joakim Noah will play in Monday's game against the Wizards

Noah will play in Monday's game against the Wizards, Nick Friedell of ESPNChicago.com reports.

Analysis:

According to head coach Fred Hoiberg, Noah will not see any minute restrictions Monday night as he returns from a nine-game absence due to a slight tear in his left shoulder. The Bulls have gone 7-2 without Noah this season, as he has switched to a bench role in which he has averaged 22 minutes per game this season. The 30-year-old center will bolster the Bulls bench as he competes for minutes with rookie Bobby Portis.