The Bulls didn't practice Thursday, but Kyle Korver did worked out and reported improvement in his tender left ankle. If he doesn't experience any problems at the morning shootaround, Korver is hoping to play when the Bulls conclude the preseason against the Indiana Pacers at the United Center.

Center Joakim Noah, who also didn't play Wednesday at Toronto with flu-like symptoms, didn't attend the team's Tipoff Luncheon Thursday at the Chicago Hilton and Towers, but coach Tom Thibodeau is hopeful Noah will feel well enough to play against the Pacers.