Noa Essengue News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

Full participant in practice Sunday Essengue (quadriceps) was a full participant in Sunday's practice, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Essengue sat out Chicago's final two Summer League games due to a quadriceps issue, though he's expected to be ready for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Cavaliers. The No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft appeared in three Summer League outings, during which he averaged 12.7 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals while shooting 41.9 percent from the field across 24.9 minutes per game. Essengue may struggle to carve out a role with the Bulls immediately, as he's competing for minutes with Julian Phillips behind Matas Buzelis and Patrick Williams.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls News: Vucevic addresses rumors, more physicality talk, Essengue's expected role The latest Chicago Bulls news, including Nikola Vucevic's response to trade rumors and what fans can expect from Noa Essengue in his rookie...

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

It's best to temper expectations with Bulls rookie forward Noa Essengue If fans were expecting an immediate French Revolution from the 6-foot-8 first-round draft pick, they could be headed for serious disappointm...

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • SUNTIMES.COM

How Do the Chicago Bulls Plan to Handle Noa Essengue's Rookie Year? The Chicago Bulls' Billy Donovan and Arturas Karnisovas commented on how they plan to handle Noa Essengue in Year 1.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Billy Donovan's remarks could signal an early opportunity for Noa Essengue During the Chicago Bulls media day, Head Coach Billy Donovan spoke highly of Noa Essengue, noting his instincts as what stand out most.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls exec Arturas Karnisovas continues to preach patience from frustrated fans

Chicago Bulls executive Arturas Karnisovas had a familiar request for frustrated fans

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Toolsy rookie hoping to crack rotation, give Bulls fans glimpse of dream future The Chicago Bulls hope to see flashes of teenage rookie Noa Essengue's seemingly limitless potential and glimpse his fit with Matas Buzelis...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls' Noa Essengue pick gets increasingly more tantalizing by the day Rookie Noa Essengue's elite physical attributes are ideal for the Chicago Bulls' new roster construction and identity.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

NBA2K26 predicts Noa Essengue could follow Matas Buzelis' rookie path NBA 2K26 rates Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue at 72 overall. Can he have a similar rookie season to Matas Buzelis’ and make a significant...

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Noa Essengue brings a unique element the Bulls have lacked The Chicago Bulls shot the second-fewest free throws per game a season ago. 12th overall pick Noa Essengue has a knack for getting to the li...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

The most optimistic Bulls fans are dreaming of a delusional Noa Essengue ceiling In a perfect world, Noa Essengue could become the Chicago Bulls version of Giannis Antetokounmpo.

AUGUST 27, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls rookie Noa Essengue pulled up to fan fest outside the United Center Noa Essengue stopped by Bulls Fest on Saturday and was spotted engaging and taking pictures with fans outside of the United Center.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Bulls and coach Billy Donovan agree to a contract extension

The Chicago Bulls and coach Billy Donovan have agreed to a contract extension

JULY 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Bulls fans shouldn't get their hopes up on rookie Noa Essengue Despite being the 12th overall pick, it's unlikely Noa Essengue plays a major role for the Chicago Bulls.

JULY 25, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Bulls' Noa Essengue expected to challenge Billy Donovan's beliefs in rookie season Billy Donovan is often reluctant to play rookies, especially ones as inexperienced as Essengue, but that hasn't stopped wild predictions fro...

JULY 23, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Noa Essengue's path to early playing time starts and ends with 1 trait Noa Essengue flashed some offensive skill for the Chicago Bulls, but it remains a work in progress. Defense is where Essengue will stand out...

JULY 21, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Idle for SL finale Essengue (quadriceps) will not play in Friday's Summer League game against the Jazz, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Essengue will miss the Bulls' final Summer League game Friday due to a lingering right quadriceps contusion. The No. 12 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft flashed potential this summer, highlighted by a 21-point outing with three made threes in his last appearance Monday against the Pacers.

JULY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls Summer League News: Guard trio shining, Essengue injury news, playoff standings The latest updates on all things summer league Chicago, including guards fighting for roster spots, rookie Noa Essengue's injury battle and...

JULY 17, 2025 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Sidelined with quadriceps issue Essengue (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Essengue will sit out Wednesday's game due to a right quadriceps contusion, though he's considered day-to-day. The rookie is coming off a strong showing Monday against the Pacers, when he scored 21 points and buried three triples. His next opportunity to play will be Friday against the Jazz.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Noa Essengue's Embarrassing Moment Shouldn't Overshadow the Bottom Line Yes, Noa Essengue was dunked on by Johnny Furphy, but that’s not the story.

JULY 15, 2025 • THESTATE.COM

Noa Essengue has embarrassing NBA Summer League moment Bulls fans can't unsee Noa Essengue will be forever linked with one of the nastiest poster dunks of all time.

JULY 15, 2025 • FANSIDED.COM

Bulls Rookie Noa Essengue Put on a Horribly Embarrassing Poster By Johnny Furphy Johnny Furphy had the highlight of Summer League and Bulls rookie Noa Essengue paid the price.

JULY 15, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Cashes trio of threes Essengue totaled 21 points (7-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), three rebounds and one assist over 31 minutes in Monday's 114-105 Summer League win over the Pacers.

Impact Essengue exited Saturday's game early with a quadriceps injury but returned Monday and went the distance to finish with over 20 points. Outside shooting was viewed as a question mark for him entering the 2025 NBA Draft, so knocking down three three-pointers is an encouraging sign of potential growth.

JULY 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

'DUNK OF THE YEAR?!?!' Watch Johnny Furphy throw it down in NBA Summer League vs. Bulls The 20-year-old who just finished his Indiana Pacers rookie season wound up and threw down a dunk Monday against the Chicago Bulls' Noa Esse...

JULY 15, 2025 • INDYSTAR.COM

Cleared for Monday Essengue (quadriceps) will play in Monday's Summer League game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Essengue exited Saturday's game against the Kings early with a quadriceps injury after recording a double-double with 12 points (4-10 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-7 FT) and 10 rebounds. The clean bill of health is a relief for the Bulls, who selected him No. 12 overall in the 2025 NBA Draft out of France.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Bulls exec Arturas Karnisovas continues to preach patience from frustrated fans

Bulls and coach Billy Donovan agree to a contract extension