New Bulls coach Tiago Splitter is demanding more from rookie Noa Essengue, benching him during Summer League for lack of intensity and toughness—areas Essengue admits he must improve. With rookies often getting little playing time, he’s learning to play through contact, lead vocally on defense, and inject more offensive energy. For now, he’s on the outside looking in, with his development likely to continue in the G League. Meanwhile, the starting five is taking shape around Josh Giddey, Norman Powell, Caleb Wilson (who’s proving versatile at both forward spots), Matas Buzelis, and Nic Claxton. The bench features Tre Jones, Isaac Okoro, Leonard Miller, Jalen Smith, Zach Collins, Patrick Williams, and Dailyn Swain—all vying for rotation minutes as the Bulls rebuild.
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