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• ESPN ESPN · Report · 16 h ago

  Essengue (head) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Boston.

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• ESPN ESPN · Report · 20 h ago

  Essengue (head) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.

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• X Joe Cowley (@JCowleyHoops) · Report · 34 h ago

  Bulls coach Tiago Splitter talks Noa Essengue, tough love, and the role he's carving out as a match-up based rotation piece ... a PWill injury update and much more ... Read it ...

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  also reported by Underdog NBA (@UnderdogNBA)

• X Joe Cowley (@JCowleyHoops) · Report · 36 h ago

  Noa Essengue out tonight… light sensitivity from a blow to the head… no “Big Contributor” available.

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  also reported by K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop), Locked On Bulls host

• Podcast Numbers on the Board · 2 points · Oct 22
  • A host says the Bulls beat Milwaukee in a preseason game 'yesterday' and used a press. Noa Essengue, described as about 6-10, was at the top of the press. at 32:19
  • Tiago Splitter (quoted): Splitter says the Bulls have a lot of length and want to use it to make the court look smaller. He names Noa Essengue, Caleb and Matas Buzelis as long, mobile players who cover a lot of ground. at 32:51

  “LIVE From Chicago! | Numbers On The Board” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bulls · 2 points · Oct 22
  • Pat the Designer: Noa Essengue scored only one point, but the host thought his defense and rotations were something to build on. at 6:06
  • Pat the Designer: End-of-game group included Noa Essengue, Buddy Hield, Jaylin Sellers, Tobe Awaka and Zach Collins. Leonard Miller got a lot of minutes. at 23:35

  “Chicago Bulls vs Raptors Postgame: What We Learned From Chicago’s Season Opener” · listen ↗

• X K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) · Report · 37 h ago

  Noa Essengue is questionable vs. Wizards with right hand contusion. Patrick Williams (right groin soreness) has same designation.

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• Podcast Locked On Bulls · 7 points · Oct 21
  • Noa Essengue pickup was more of a surprise, because it was unclear how front-office executive Bryson Graham viewed him. at 2:13
  • A host said Noa Essengue had a very strong preseason, and linked that to the option being picked up. at 2:19
  • A host's characterization: the Bulls are not asking Noa Essengue to shoot or score. They want him to run the floor, rebound and defend. at 5:07
  • In preseason, Noa Essengue covered ground from the three-point line back into the paint and showed he could get to the free-throw line. at 5:19
  • A host's goal for Noa Essengue: win the defensive-trust role (the Okoro spot) by the end of the season. The host was explicit that he is not predicting this will happen. at 7:01
  • A host called Noa Essengue's defensive instincts legit for a player his age who is still adjusting to NBA physicality. at 7:25
  • A host expects Noa Essengue to be assigned to the Windy City G League team at some point, where he would get about 15 shots a game. at 7:54

  “Bulls LOCK IN Matas & Noa! Norman Powell STAR Trade?! East Sends Chicago A WARNING” · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bulls · 5 points · Oct 15
  • Noa Essengue had 7 points on 3-of-5 shooting in 15 minutes, with 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 1 turnover and 5 fouls. at 7:36
  • A host said Splitter used Noa Essengue as his most versatile point-of-attack defender, guarding both in the paint and on the perimeter. at 7:53
  • A host thinks Noa Essengue's offense will be rough for a while. at 7:45
  • A host said that if Noa Essengue gets minutes, this defensive role is how he will be used. The host added that he is not saying Essengue will get a lot of minutes. at 8:15
  • A host said Splitter uses Noa Essengue in a style resembling "Tamari Kamara", while saying Essengue is not at that level yet. at 29:23

  “Tiago’s Bulls Look FUN… But 21 Turnovers Could Ruin Everything” · listen ↗

• Podcast Haize, Locked On Bulls · Analysis · Oct 13

  Hayes says Noa Essengue has been very rough offensively. He can see him used as a high-energy defender who switches everything, which he says could not be said last year.

  “Bulls Bench Might Be LOADED?! But One Offensive Problem Could Ruin Everything 👀🐂” at 7:23 · listen ↗

• Podcast Locked On Bulls host · Report · Oct 9

  A host says "AK", the executive he blames for not trading up for Cedric Coward in the Essengue draft Noa Essengue, has been fired.

  “CALEB VS. BOOZER Round 2! Leonard Miller DEMANDS Minutes + Is Norman Powell Bulls’ #1 Scorer? 👀🐂” at 8:41 · listen ↗

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