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Bulls’ Noa Essengue contract decision shows they’re not quitting on him

The Chicago Bulls will begin the 2026-27 season on Wednesday, October 21, on the road against the Toronto Raptors. Of all the storylines, Noa Essengue’s path forward isn’t getting the spotlight. However, the Bulls see real value in Essengue, as evidenced by exercising a team option on him and Matas Buzelis on Tuesday. OFFICIAL: We have exercised […] The post Bulls’ Noa Essengue contract decision shows they’re not quitting on him appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Bulls Exercise 2027/28 Options On Buzelis, Essengue

The Chicago Bulls have exercised both rookie‑scale options for the 2027/28 season, locking in Matas Buzelis’s fourth‑year deal and Noa Essengue’s third‑year contract. Buzelis, the 11th pick in 2024, posted 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks while starting all 77 games last year, and his option bumps his salary to roughly $7.58 million. Essengue, the 12th pick in 2025, missed most of his rookie year after shoulder surgery but will now earn $5.97 million in 2027/28, with the Bulls facing an $8.23 million option for ’28/29. The team must finalize all rookie‑scale options by Nov. 2.

NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Hawks, Aaron Wiggins, Pistons

Bulls The Bulls won’t have to convince Caleb Wilson to embrace the moment when he makes his NBA debut Wednesday against the Raptors. The No. 4 overall pick sounds plenty comfortable with what’s ahead. “I want to learn how to play better defense, and I want to really have fun. That’s pretty much it,” Wilson […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Caleb Wilson, Hawks, Aaron Wiggins, Pistons appeared first on Hoops Wire .

NBA Round Up: Erik Spoelstra, Heat to Petition Adam Silver; 23-Year-Old Signs $209M Contract & More

In October 2014, Jimmy Butler faced a decision that could have changed his career. The Chicago Bulls had offered him a rookie extension worth approximately $44 million, but the two sides could not agree on the price. Butler chose to bet on himself instead of accepting the offer. He entered the 2014-15 season without a […] The post NBA Round Up: Erik Spoelstra, Heat to Petition Adam Silver; 23-Year-Old Signs $209M Contract & More appeared first on EssentiallySports .

Open Thread: An inside look at Tiago Splitter with the Chicago Bulls

A one‑minute preseason video shows Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter quizzing players on Phoenix Suns strategies, using cold‑calling to enforce accountability. The clip, posted on the Bulls’ X account and praised by sportscaster Jose Arredondo, highlights Splitter’s hands‑on approach and hints at a promising coaching future. The post also includes a personal birthday note and a brief Spurs‑Thunder preview, but the core story centers on Splitter’s early impact with Chicago.

NBA Notes: Bulls, Nic Claxton, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks

Bulls The Bulls will have to wait a little longer for Nic Claxton’s debut. Claxton is progressing from the hamstring injury that sidelined him throughout the preseason, but coach Tiago Splitter said Monday that the center will likely miss about two more weeks, according to Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic. Splitter stressed that the timeline […] The post NBA Notes: Bulls, Nic Claxton, Sixers, Joel Embiid, Knicks appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Nic Claxton (Hamstring) Expected To Miss Two More Weeks

Chicago Bulls’ newly acquired center Nic Claxton (27) suffers a hamstring setback and is projected to miss roughly two more weeks, pushing his return to early November and sidelining him for the first six games, including the Nov. 2 matchup in Philadelphia. Coach Tiago Splitter says the timeline is an estimate and Claxton will be re‑evaluated regularly. Meanwhile, backup center Zach Collins, cleared of a quad issue, aims to suit up for the season opener in Toronto. Claxton’s 2026‑27 salary is $23.1 million.

Caleb Wilson’s exit, Preseason AP Top 25 Poll shows North Carolina’s Michael Malone has a lot of work to do

North Carolina men’s basketball will look different this year. They will have Michael Malone as their next head coach, and Caleb Wilson will play for the Chicago Bulls. With the season around the corner, the AP Top 25 poll was released on Monday, and North Carolina didn’t make the cut, per On3Sports.com. This is the […] The post Caleb Wilson’s exit, Preseason AP Top 25 Poll shows North Carolina’s Michael Malone has a lot of work to do appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Why Mavericks’ Dwight Powell decision is a bummer for Bulls, Hawks, 76ers, Lakers

On Monday, the Dallas Mavericks opted to shake things up by waiving veteran big man Dwight Powell ahead of the upcoming season. The move sees the team part ways with the player who had been the longest-tenured member of the organization by a country mile prior to the news. Now, NBA insider Mark Stein has […] The post Why Mavericks’ Dwight Powell decision is a bummer for Bulls, Hawks, 76ers, Lakers appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Lakers among teams eyeing Moussa Cisse

The Los Angeles Lakers, Philadelphia 76ers, Chicago Bulls and Atlanta Hawks have expressed significant interest in Dallas Mavericks center Moussa Cisse, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, as the young big man faces an uncertain future in Dallas. Cisse could be waived as the Mavericks consider making room for veteran center Dwight Powell […] The post Lakers among teams eyeing Moussa Cisse appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs

Heat Giannis Antetokounmpo is getting comfortable with the Heat. His teammates are learning that getting him the ball is only the first part of the job. The next? Keep moving. There’s a decent chance he’ll get it back to you. Antetokounmpo finished with 20 points, 15 rebounds, nine assists and three blocks in just 24 […] The post NBA Notes: Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bulls, Josh Giddey, Spurs appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Bulls Notes: Giddey, Claxton, Collins, Wilson, Miller

Josh Giddey hasn’t relied much on the lob pass throughout his career, but he insists that it’s mostly because of the big men he’s been teamed up with, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. That will change this season with the Bulls, who drafted Caleb Wilson as the leader of a group of high-flyers […]

Bulls Cut Four Camp Invitees

The Bulls have made four cuts following the conclusion of the preseason, announcing today (via Twitter) that wings Brandon Boston Jr. and Drew Peterson, forward Jalen Bridges, and center Orlando Robinson have been placed on waivers. Each of those four players has some previous NBA regular season experience and got a chance to play in […]

Why did the Bucks vs. Bulls 2026–27 NBA season opener change its start time?

The Milwaukee Bucks and Chicago Bulls are gearing up for their 2026–27 NBA season opener, but fans will need to adjust their schedules after tipoff for the divisional matchup was moved. Few teams enter the upcoming NBA season with as much uncertainty surrounding them as the Milwaukee Bucks . Following Giannis Antetokounmpo’s blockbuster move to Miami and Doc Rivers’ departure from the bench, intrigue is high over how a revamped Milwaukee squad will look in its season opener against the Chica...