Joakim Noah was set to get his first start of the season in Monday's win over the Sixers, but was a late scratch after he felt soreness in his knee during warmups.
The good news is that he went through a full practice on Thursday, and is on track to return to the lineup for Friday's home contest against the Hornets. But he won't get the chance to start just yet.
Noah practiced fully and on track to play vs. Hornets.
Hoiberg said Mirotic "most likely" will start vs. Hornets because of match ups.