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One Bulls rookie actually showed up against the Raptors — it just wasn’t Caleb Wilson

Caleb Wilson was expected to stand out against Toronto, but another Bulls rookie stole the spotlight with six offensive rebounds in just 14 minutes.

By Andrew Hanlon · Pippen Ain't Easy

Published: Thursday, 22 October 2026 at 3:32 PM

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Writer Andrew Hanlon highlights that undrafted rookie Tobe Awaka outshined lottery pick Caleb Wilson in Chicago's season-opening loss.
Bulls rookie Caleb Wilson struggled with nine turnovers and 7-for-21 shooting in his NBA regular-season debut.
Tobe Awaka grabbed seven rebounds, including six offensive boards, in roughly 14 minutes of playing time.

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Undrafted rookie center Tobe Awaka delivered a standout performance for the Chicago Bulls despite the team's blowout season-opening loss to the Toronto Raptors. While No. 4 overall draft pick Caleb Wilson struggled in his NBA regular-season debut, Awaka provided an unexpected spark by collecting seven rebounds in just over 14 minutes off the bench.

Writer Andrew Hanlon notes that Wilson endured a rough night, shooting 7-for-21 and committing nine of Chicago's 27 total turnovers against Toronto's defense. In contrast, Awaka pulled down six offensive rebounds, matching Josh Giddey for the team's second-highest rebound total.

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One Bulls rookie actually showed up against the Raptors — it just wasn’t Caleb Wilson

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