Bulls' Noa Essengue seeks redemption in summer league after limited rookie season

Noa Essengue, the Chicago Bulls' 2024 first-round pick (No. 12 overall), enters his second NBA season with limited experience after playing only two games as a rookie. Despite being technically no longer a rookie by NBA definition, Essengue is using summer league as a chance to reset expectations and prove his development. He has grown a couple of inches, gained confidence, and is eager to make a stronger first impression after a lost rookie season marked by minimal playing time.