Bulls Rookie Noa Essengue Out for Season with Shoulder Surgery

Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue will miss the remainder of the season after undergoing surgery for a left shoulder injury. The No. 12 pick in last June's draft played only six minutes this season. Essengue injured his shoulder in a G-League game. The Bulls aim for him to use the recovery period to focus on his game development, with his G-League averages showing promise at 23 points and 8.5 rebounds per game.