Tag: Billy Donovan

Bulls rookie Noa Essengue out for season after shoulder surgery call

Noa Essengue
December 2025

Chicago Bulls rookie forward Noa Essengue, the twelfth overall pick, will undergo left shoulder surgery and miss the rest of the season, having managed only brief NBA minutes while delivering impressive scoring and rebounding numbers in four G League outings for Windy City. Coach Billy Donovan said medical staff recommended immediate repair to prevent recurring problems, adding Essengue to a long Bulls injury list that already includes Coby White, Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, Jalen Smith, Isaac Okoro and Tre Jones, leaving Chicago even thinner in the frontcourt and across the rotation.

Billy Donovan Signs Multiyear Extension With Bulls

Billy Donovan (Chicago Bulls)
July 2025

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan has signed a multiyear contract extension, the team announced Sunday. While financial and term details remain undisclosed, the extension secures Donovan’s future as he enters his sixth season in charge during 2025–26.
Donovan had one year left on his original deal and was pursued by the New York Knicks before recommitting to Chicago. Despite three straight play-in exits, Bulls management values Donovan’s leadership. He’ll be inducted into the Basketball Hall of Fame in September.

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