After four games, the Chicago Bulls are off to their first undefeated start since 2021. However, their 2025 NBA draft pick from France has been absent from the action. His name is Noa Essengue.

Back in April, Essengue was the 12th overall pick who played for the French U16 and U18 national teams. In 2022, he won a bronze medal at the U16 European Championships. On Friday, Bulls head coach Billy Donovan provided context as to how he intends to bring Essengue along.

Essentially, Donovan wants to take it “month-to-month” before Essengue sees any action. In the meantime, Essengue will start with the Windy City Bulls of the NBA G League.

Donovan also said that while Essengue will be present for the Bulls game against the New York Knicks on Friday, he won't be traveling to New

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