OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Wed 12/3/25 6:24 PM

Essengue will undergo left shoulder surgery and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
EDGE Analysis
The No. 12 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Essengue's rookie season comes to an end with just two brief appearances to his name. The Bulls had a plan to bring him along slowly, to be clear, and he showed a lot of promise in four G League appearances with averages of 23.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Tue 12/2/25 6:03 PM

Essengue (shoulder) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nets.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue will remain on the shelf after sustaining a left shoulder contusion in the G League on Friday. The rookie has totaled just six minutes over two appearances with the parent club this season, so his absence shouldn't cause any waves in Chicago's rotation.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Sun 11/30/25 4:49 PM

Essengue (shoulder) won't play Monday against the Magic.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue hurt his shoulder during a G League game and will now sit out Monday night. His next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Nets, but he's not a consistent part of the Bulls' rotation.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Tue 11/25/25 11:06 AM

Chicago assigned Essengue to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Tuesday, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue saw his first taste of the NBA, playing a total of six minutes over his last two games. He'll continue to see the bulk of his reps in the G League for the time being.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Sat 11/22/25 10:20 AM

The Bulls recalled Essengue from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Saturday.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue totaled 22 points (7-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT) along with six rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 31 minutes during the Windy City Bulls' 156-128 loss to the Iowa Wolves on Friday. He'll be with the parent club for Saturday's game against the Wizards, though the rookie first-rounder has yet to make his NBA regular-season debut.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Fri 11/21/25 10:14 AM

Chicago assigned Essengue to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Friday.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue has yet to make his NBA debut and will continue to see reps in the G League for the foreseeable future.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Fri 11/14/25 10:08 AM

Chicago recalled Essengue from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Thursday.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue went off in his G League debut Tuesday, producing 28 points (11-21 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), eight rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes. He's yet to make his NBA debut, however, as the Bulls continue to bring him along slowly.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Tue 11/11/25 10:23 AM

Chicago recalled Essengue from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue was sent down for a practice and was immediately recalled by the NBA club. The rookie has yet to log a single minute at the NBA level.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Mon 11/10/25 11:10 AM

Chicago recalled Essengue from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Essengue hasn't made his NBA debut yet and is likely to be back with Windy City before long.

OFSNoa Essengue
F CHI
Thu 10/23/25 3:31 PM

Essengue didn't play during Wednesday's 115-111 win over the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
The Bulls appear to be bringing the rookie first-rounder along slowly, as he was unable to crack the Opening Night rotation. Chicago could be better served by sending Essengue to the G League's Windy City Bulls so that he can get consistent reps and development time, but the parent club could opt to keep him around while Zach Collins (knee) is sidelined.