LAS VEGAS – The Toronto Raptors defeated the Chicago Bulls, 116-72, in the NBA 2K26 Summer League at Cox Pavilion on Friday.

Noa Essengue struggled to stand out in his Las Vegas debut Friday night as the Chicago Bulls floundered in an ugly 116-72 loss to the Toronto Raptors.

The Chicago Bulls made some noise on the NBA trade market when they unexpectedly shipped Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro, and

New York landed in, perhaps and on paper, the softest group in either conference. The Knicks will face the Hornets and Bulls on the road while hosting the Heat and defending Cup champion Bucks at Madison Square Garden.

The Chicago Bulls opened their first summer league game by getting blown out by the Toronto Raptors 116-72. The NBA Summer League is an exciting time for the next generation to gain some NBA experience and showcase their skills to their new fan bases.

Over the past year or two, the Chicago Bulls front office has implemented a plan. The franchise has moved away from a costly roster with little chance of contending for a championship. In turn, a rebuild has begun,

NBA free agency is underway, and after a week, some notable names remain unsigned. That includes Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, who are both restricted free agents this summer.

The Bulls have not made a big splash during this free agency period, but there is one transaction that stands out among the rest.

Restricted free agent guard Josh Giddey said on the Ball Magnets podcast that he's asked the NBA to play semi-pro basketball at home in Australia in the offseason (h/t HoopsHype).

Charles Barkley and Michael Jordan met in the 1993, leading the Phoenix Suns and Chicago Bulls to the NBA Finals