Chicago Bulls rookie Noa Essengue will miss the rest of the season. Coach Billy Donovan announced the news Wednesday.
Essengue needs surgery on his left shoulder. Doctors advised fixing the issue now. Donovan said the problem could linger if they waited. The final decision was made earlier in the day.
Essengue, 18, was the 12th pick in the draft. The French forward played only two games for Chicago. He logged just over six minutes and missed all three of his shots.
He also played four games in the G League.
With Windy City, he averaged 23 points, 8.5 rebounds, and nearly 31 minutes.
Chicago is dealing with several other injuries.
Coby White, Kevin Huerter, Zach Collins, and Jalen Smith are all out. Guards Isaac Okoro and Tre Jones are also sidelined.
