Bulls' Young Guns: Essengue, Buzelis, Williams Progress

0:00Welcome to NBA News Today. Two minutes of updates that matter to NBA fans, hit subscribe and stay connected. The Chicago Bulls may be stuck in a rough losing streak, but good things are happening behind the scenes with their young players. Rookie Forward Noah Essengay is advancing in his rehab after shoulder surgery, side-mind him for the season. The 19-year-old has dished his sling and started light dribbling drills. Earlier this week, Essengay got reps with the staff after practice, a positive sign even though he's done for now. This could set him up for summer league action come July, giving fans a first-real look at his potential. Meanwhile, Coach Billy Donovan is excited about Mattis Busellis stepping into a bigger role since the trade deadline shake-up. The former lottery pick just had his best game yet, dropping 32 points and seven rebounds on solid shooting against the Hornets. Donovan praised Busellis for his growth in handling the ball and using his 6-flit 10 frame on both ends.

1:00While his scoring and shot blocking are improving, the coach wants him to keep building strength to compete against bigger guys. Patrick Williams is grinding through rehab for a quad strain with no return timeline yet. The 24-year-old is biking and conditioning hard, plus working on becoming a more vocal leader for this new look roster. We'd like to thank our sponsor for making this episode possible. If sleep podcasts are your thing, this is your pillow, built for comfort and calm. S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM. S-O-L-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.COM.