Bulls' Essengue and Swain impress Splitter at training camp

Chicago Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter praised second-year forward Noa Essengue and rookie Dailyn Swain after the first week of training camp, citing major improvements from their poor NBA Summer League performances. Splitter said Essengue has been more aggressive, specifically highlighting his rebounding and rim protection, while noting the 19-year-old has gotten stronger and is shooting better. Swain was described as a "night and day" different player, with Splitter crediting his renewed aggression and ability to finish plays. Both players aim to earn rotation minutes through defensive versatility, with Essengue potentially playing center at six-foot-eleven and Swain using his six-foot-seven frame to guard multiple positions. Their development comes amid a roster overhaul featuring top picks Caleb Wilson and Matas Buzelis.