Noa Essengue STRUGGLES in Chicago Bulls Summer League debut | CHGO Bulls Podcast

The CHGO Bulls crew break down the Chicago Bulls 105-92 win over the Utah Jazz in their NBA Summer League finale on Friday night. Fan favorite Yuki Kawamura continued to dazzle with his incredible passes and playmaking. Did he show enough in these Summer League games to earn a two-way contract with the Bulls? Noa Essengue sat out again with the quad contusion he sustained in their second game. So how should Bulls fans evaluate what they saw from Essengue in his 2.5 games? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss where the Bulls farm system of young players stacks up against the rest of the NBA.

On this episode, The CHGO Bulls crew dive into Jake Fischer’s new article courtesy of The Stein Line, where he states Jonathon Kuminga was “hopeful" about a sign and trade happening that would send him to the Chicago Bulls. Are Josh Giddey's contract negotiations getting in the way of making this happen? What would a sign and trade look like between the Bulls and Warriors? Plus, Josh Giddey and the Chicago Bulls are still "far apart” in their negotiations on a new contract for the 22 year old. What should be the number both sides settle on? When do the guys expect the negotiations to come to an end? Also, Bleacher Report has issued their top 100 NBA Players of All Time list. How many Bulls are represented on the list? Is Jordan number 1?

The CHGO crew break down the Chicago Bulls 102-96 win over the Milwaukee Bucks in NBA Summer League action on Wednesday night! 12th overall pick Noa Essengue sat out with a quad contusion he suffered in their second game. So it was two-way player Jahmir Young who picked up the slack, leading the Bulls with 37 points. Yuki Kawamura also added more eye-popping passes to his Summer League reel. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the Bulls’ usage of two-way roster spots in recent years, and whether their approach should change moving forward. Plus, more details emerged on the Lonzo Ball for Isaac Okoro trade, impacting the Zach LaVine traded player exception.

The CHGO Bulls crew participate in All City’s RANK WEEK, ranking the top-10 “what if” moments in Chicago Bulls history! What if the Bulls never traded for Scottie Pippen on draft night? Where do Derrick Rose’s injuries fall among the top 10? And how did Doug Collins shape the Bulls dynasty? Join Matt Peck, Big Dave Watson, and Will Gottlieb as they discuss every possible angle of 10 through 1.

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from Las Vegas breaking down the Chicago Bulls 114-105 win over the Indiana Pacers in NBA Summer League action! Matas Buzelis capped his second Summer League with a 28-point game, featuring a 10-13 mark at the free throw line. 12th overall pick Noa Essengue also played well, finishing with 21 points after leaving Saturday’s game with a minor leg injury. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss the team’s improved play, and what Matas and Noa can take from this moving forward. Javon Freeman-Liberty joins the show to talk about being back with the Bulls after his time in Toronto. Plus, a teaser of Goat’s one-on-one chat with Matas and our fun day of chess with Derrick Rose!

The CHGO Bulls crew are LIVE from Las Vegas, breaking down the Chicago Bulls 109-92 loss to the Sacramento Kings in NBA Summer League action. It was a decent response after a 44-point drubbing in the opener, especially from Noa Essengue. The Bulls 12th overall pick was one rebound shy of a double-double at halftime, finishing with 12 points and 10 rebounds before leaving with a quad contusion. Plus, Arturas Karnisovas gave an in-game interview to the broadcast team, mapping his vision for the Bulls future. Is the VP of basketball operations focused on the right things? Peck, Big Dave, Will Gottlieb, and Chicago Tribune reporter Julia Poe also touch on the highlight reel passing from Yuki Kawamura and some non-Bulls standouts so far in Vegas.

The CHGO Bulls crew is LIVE from Las Vegas, breaking down the Chicago Bulls 116-72 loss to the Toronto Raptors. Noa Essengue, the Bulls 12th overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, struggled in his debut. He scored just five points while committing seven turnovers. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb discuss just how “raw” of a talent Essengue is. Plus, Matas Buzelis didn’t have the most efficient night, but did attack aggressively with a perfect 7-7 mark at the free throw line. The guys also give first impressions of second round pick Lachlan Olbrich, and look ahead to the matchup with the Sacramento Kings.

The CHGO Bulls crew get you ready for NBA Summer League action with everything you need to know about the Chicago Bulls roster, plus matchups with each opponent on their schedule! Who will lead the charge for the Bulls, especially after Matas Buzelis likely rests after a one-and-done campaign? What kind of first impression will 12th overall pick Noa Essengue make? Which other teams and players will create the most buzz? Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also react to Chris Herring’s Eastern Conference tiers, and the Bulls predictable placement.

On this episode, Will, Matt and Big Dave discuss the new trade rumors from Anthony Irwin of Clutch Points that has the Lakers making calls to the Bulls to inquire about the availability of Ayo Dosunmu. Should the Bulls be listening to the Lakers offers for the 4-year vet? Also, with Summer League just around the corner, we dive into the Bulls 2nd round pick Lachlan Olbrich. What should fans expect from the 21 year old Aussie? How is he adapting to the city and the team? Plus, Vegas has the Bulls over/under win total at 32.5. Is that win total too high or too low for the upcoming season?

The CHGO Bulls crew discuss the ongoing freeze-out of the NBA’s key restricted free agents, including Chicago Bulls guard Josh Giddey. Bobby Marks of ESPN said that Giddey and the Bulls are “the Gulf of Mexico apart” in their negotiations. When will Bulls fans see a resolution, and is the qualifying offer still in play? Plus, there’s new details on the Tre Jones contract, which became official over the weekend. Peck, Big Dave and Will Gottlieb also react to Bill Simmons saying the Bulls have the worst 5-year outlook of any team in the Eastern Conference.