Joakim Noah will be in the starting lineup Thursday against the 76ers with Pau Gasol (shoulder/Achilles) out

Noah will be in the starting lineup Thursday against the 76ers with Pau Gasol (shoulder/Achilles) out, Nick Friedell of ESPN Chicago reports.

Analysis:

Noah was originally listed as probable for the matchup in Philadelphia as a precaution, having dealt with a left shoulder sprain since late-December, but he'll officially start in the Bulls' frontcourt alongside Taj Gibson and Nikola Mirotic until Gasol is able to return. It'll be Noah's first start of the season at center, so fantasy owners could expect a slight bump in production during Gasol's brief absence.