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The Bulls have been granted a disabled player exception following Noa Essengue’s season-ending shoulder injury. According to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic, Chicago qualified for the exception after Essengue underwent surgery earlier this month and was ruled out for the remainder of the season.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / December 16

Bulls Granted Disabled Player Exception

The Bulls have been awarded a disabled player exception as a result of Noa Essengue‘s season-ending shoulder injury, reports Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic (Twitter link).

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 8

2025 NBA re-draft mercifully allows Chicago Bulls to make better pick

The jury is still out on Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue, but it’s going to remain that way for a long time. Not only is he a young, raw prospect, but he also won’t play basketball again this season.

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Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / December 6

Did the Chicago Bulls Actually Make a Huge Draft Night Mistake?

The Chicago made the news official on Saturday morning. The franchise announced via a press release that rookie Noa Essengue will miss the remainder of the season and undergo shoulder surgery.

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 4

Bulls coach Billy Donovan explains the time of Noa Essengue’s shoulder surgery

The Chicago Bulls are struggling with two major issues, a five-game losing streak and a roster burdened by injuries. After starting the 2025-26 season strongly, the team looked like it could be one of the league’s surprises, but that early success quickly faded.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / December 4

Bulls Rookie Noe Essengue to Miss Remainder of 2025-26 NBA Season

The Chicago Bulls notched an impressive start to the 2025-26 NBA Season. Chicago started the year with a 5-0 record and wins against Detroit, Orlando, Atlanta and New York, four teams fighting for playoff spots.

Chicago Bulls News / Blog a Bull / December 4

Yesterday was the Bulls on and off court nadir

NBA Injury Reports are the lowest form of conversation. And especially so with the Bulls, who through a combination of antagonism towards media and the basketball-watching public’s apathy towards one of the league’s glamor big-market franchises have managed to make it even more annoying.

Chicago Bulls News / Fadeaway World / December 4

Bulls Lose Promising Lottery Pick For The Season After Procedure

The Chicago Bulls looked like one of the most surprising teams after a strong start to the 2025-26 season. Unfortunately, this run of form didn’t last long, as the Bulls eventually fell off.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / December 4

Surprise loss to Nets is sign Bulls need to make a move

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NBA News / Hoops Wire / December 3

NBA Rumors: Heat, Tyler Herro, Bulls, Noa Essengue, Clippers

The Heat can add another player to the roster on December 13, but Miami has a few layers to sort through first. Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun-Sentinel notes that the team needs to evaluate Tyler Herro’s incentive triggers, which are quickly slipping away.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / December 3

Bulls first-round pick Noa Essengue's rookie season ends with six minutes played

Noa Essengue will require surgery to address a left shoulder injury.

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Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / December 3

Noa Essengue to miss rest of 2025-26 NBA season for Chicago Bulls

Despite a hot start to the 2025-26 NBA season including going 6-1, the Chicago Bulls have fallen back to mediocrity. The Bulls enter Wednesday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets at 9-11 as they are struggling to be consistent and get in the win column.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / November 27

Bulls prospect Noa Essengue impresses with first G League double-double

Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue recorded his first double-double in the G League on Wednesday, leading the Windy City Bulls in scoring against the Sioux Falls Skyforce.

Indiana Pacers News / Hoops Wire / November 24

NBA Transactions: Monte Morris, Noa Essengue, Jeremiah Robinson-Earl

November 23 • Guard Monte Morris cleared waivers and is now a free agent. He last appeared with the Pacers. November 22 • The Sixers recalled big man Johni Broome from the Delaware Blue Coats.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / November 6

NBA insider rips Chicago Bulls’ draft class to shreds

The Chicago Bulls are off to an impressive start. Missing Coby White, they’re leading the Eastern Conference at 6-1. They’ve done so without anything from their rookie class.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 31

Noa Essengue gets 'month-to-month' approach from Billy Donovan

After four games, the Chicago Bulls are off to their first undefeated start since 2021. However, their 2025 NBA draft pick from France has been absent from the action.

Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / October 23

Three Keys to a Successful Season for the Bulls

The Chicago Bulls won’t be competitive this season. With a win total over/under of 33.5, the Bulls are projected to be a bottom-six team in the NBA. But that doesn’t mean fans should just get their mock drafts ready and only watch college basketball.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / October 17

Analyst: Chicago Bulls wouldn’t pick Noa Essengue in draft redo

The Chicago Bulls selected Noa Essengue with the 12th overall pick in the NBA Draft. If they knew then what they know now about him and the other prospects, would they?

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / October 8

Bulls Rookie Noa Essengue Puts Up Solid NBA Preseason Debut vs. Cavaliers

The Chicago Bulls made their NBA preseason debut last night with a thrilling 118-117 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. On the road, there was a lot to like from Chicago as the team performed well on offense against the No.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 5

Bulls President Tempering Expectations For First-Round Rookie Forward

The Chicago Bulls took Noa Essengue with the 12th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. The 18-year-old could be a solid player for the Bulls, but no one will know until he actually gets playtime.

Chicago Bulls News / Last Word On Sports / September 3

3 Reasons Why The Chicago Bulls Won The 2025 NBA Draft

Similar to other Eastern Conference teams such as the Sixers and the Wizards, the Chicago Bulls had a lottery pick in the 2025 NBA Draft. With that pick, they drafted a high-potential prospect in French forward Noa Essengue.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / August 21

How Does Drafting Noa Essengue Affect the Chicago Bulls?

At the 2024 NBA Draft, the Chicago Bulls gambled on lengthy forward Matas Buzelis, who was previously thought of to be one of the best talents in the class.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / July 15

Bulls’ Noa Essengue getting postered leaves SportsCenter in shambles

The Chicago Bulls have had a rough experience at NBA Summer League this season. However, no player got a worse break than rookie forward Noa Essengue. When the Bulls took on the Indiana Pacers on Monday, Essengue found himself on the wrong end of a poster dunk.