You may have forgotten, but yes, the Chicago Bulls do actually have a rookie on their roster. And today, the team finally laid out its roadmap for the young forward’s development.
While Noa Essengue has yet to appear in a regular-season game, the 18-year-old flashed plenty of potential through Summer League and preseason play. Still, the coaching staff and front office don't appear too confident with his readiness for live NBA action just yet.
According to K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network: “Billy Donovan said Noa Essengue will start practicing and playing games with the Windy City Bulls.