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Noa Essengue showcases skills during Bulls scrimmage ahead of preseason

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Last updated Oct 3, 2026

Noa Essengue showcases skills during Bulls scrimmage ahead of preseason

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Noa Essengue delivered an impressive performance during a Chicago Bulls scrimmage at the Advocate Center on October 2. He executed a notable transition slam dunk, signaling a strong return after a challenging rookie season impacted by a shoulder injury. Essengue had previously averaged 23.0 points and 8.5 rebounds before his injury and is set to play a significant role on the Bulls' young roster. The scrimmage, featuring positive energy from all players, concluded with Jalen Smith hitting a game-winner. Chicago's preseason begins against the Phoenix Suns on October 7 at the United Center.

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•Chicago Bulls scrimmage took place at the Advocate Center on October 2
•Essengue had an emphatic slam dunk in transition
•He averaged 23.0 PPG and 8.5 RPG before his injury
•Jalen Smith hit a game-winning shot in the scrimmage's finale
•The Bulls start preseason against the Suns on October 7

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2:25 AMYahoo Sports — Noa Essengue flashes vintage form with Bulls scrimmage slam dunk?

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The Chicago Bulls are ready to get the season rolling . They don’t want to waste any precious time, with the season starting in just a few weeks. On Friday, they took part in a scrimmage at the Advocate Center in Chicago. The practice was lively, with plenty of highlights. One of them was Noa Essengue, who threw it down with an emphatic slam in […] The post Noa Essengue flashes vintage form with Bulls scrimmage slam dunk? appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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Yahoo SportsOct 3, 2026, 2:25 AM
Noa Essengue flashes vintage form with Bulls scrimmage slam dunk?
The Chicago Bulls are ready to get the season rolling . They don’t want to waste any precious time, with the season starting in just a few weeks. On Friday, they took part in a scrimmage at the Advocate Center in Chicago. The practice was lively, with plenty of highlights. One of them was Noa Essengue, who threw it down with an emphatic slam in […] The post Noa Essengue flashes vintage form with Bulls scrimmage slam dunk? appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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