What happened: Noa Essengue has changed his jersey number to No. 2, the Bulls announced. He wore No. 24 as a rookie. The switch comes as he heads into his second season in Chicago.

Why it matters: The number change follows Essengue's return from season-ending rookie surgery, marking a fresh identity for his second year with the franchise.

What to watch: Essengue is expected to continue workouts through Summer League as the Bulls set their rotation for the 2026-27 season.