Buzelis put up 19 points (6-11 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds and one turnover in 25 minutes of Sunday's 127-121 preseason loss to the Bucks.
Through three preseason games, it's pretty clear that a ton of offense is going to go through Buzelis this season. The second-year forward is averaging 16.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, 0.7 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 20.6 minutes per contest in that span, showcasing the same upside that made him a top waiver-wire pickup in the second half of the 2024-25 season.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Scores 11 points in win
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Buzelis logged 11 points (3-7 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, one steal and one block across 19 minutes during Thursday's 119-112 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Once again, Buzelis made a solid impact on both ends of the court in this game. Pegged as a potential breakout player by many in the fantasy community, Buzelis has certainly looked the part so far. Through two exhibitions, Buzelis is averaging 15.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.0 blocks and 2.0 three-pointers in 18.6 minutes per contest while shooting 55.6 percent from the field.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Nears double-double in win
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Buzelis racked up 19 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 18 minutes during Tuesday's 118-117 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Buzelis made his presence felt during Tuesday's preseason game on the road. He made an impact with his scoring and on the glass while playing limited minutes in Cleveland, and he could be showing signs of an improved all-around game ahead of his second NBA season.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Team option picked up
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The Bulls exercised their 2026-27 rookie scale team option for Buzelis on Friday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.
This is Buzelis' third-year option, and he'll be under contract for next season at $5.7 million. To be clear, this was basically a formality for the franchise. Buzelis has been pegged as a possible breakout candidate and is the current favorite to start at power forward over Patrick Williams.
Buzelis (rest) did not appear in Friday's 105-92 Summer League win over the Jazz.
Buzelis remained sidelined Friday, as the Bulls have taken a careful and deliberate approach to managing his minutes this summer. The forward's last Summer League outing came Monday, when he impressed with 26 points in a 114-105 win over the Pacers.
Buzelis (rest) didn't play in Wednesday's 102-96 Summer League win over the Bucks.
The Bulls have held Buzelis out for rest reasons earlier in the Summer League, and it appears the team is continuing to manage his reps during exhibition play. Given that the 2024 first-rounder is ticketed for a starting role in Chicago's frontcourt for the 2025-26 campaign, the club will likely remain cautious with Buzelis this summer.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Offensive explosion in SL win
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Buzelis finished with 28 points (8-14 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 10-13 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block over 32 minutes in Monday's 114-105 Summer League win over the Pacers.
Buzelis looked confident Monday, finding success both attacking the rim and getting to the free-throw line. The 20-year-old may be poised for a breakout year after finishing his 2024-25 rookie season on a high note, averaging 13.6 points and 5.0 rebounds on 48.7 percent shooting in 26.9 minutes across his final 22 regular-season games.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Good to go Monday
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Buzelis (rest) will play in Monday's Summer League game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Buzelis sat out Saturday's game against the Kings, though he'll return for Monday's contest. He appeared in Friday's loss to Toronto, posting 17 points (4-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, two blocks, one assist and one steal across 25 minutes.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Won't play vs. Sacramento
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Buzelis (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Kings, Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reports.
Buzelis struggled in the shooting department during Friday's game against the Raptors, going 4-for-14 from the floor. However, he still finished with 17 points, hitting all seven of his free-throw attempts. He won't be back on the floor until Monday's matchup against the Pacers due to rest purposes.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Scores 17 points in SL opener
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Buzelis generated 17 points (4-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds, an assist, a steal and two blocks over 25 minutes of Friday's 116-72 loss to Toronto in Summer League.
Although Buzelis struggled with his shot Friday, he was effective at getting to the free-throw line, where he went perfect on seven attempts. He made an impact on the defensive end as well, pacing the Bulls in blocked shots. Entering his second NBA season, Buzelis seems to be competing for a position in the starting five.
Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Caps off solid rookie campaign
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Buzelis chipped in nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 0-1 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Wednesday's 109-90 Play-In Game loss to the Heat.
Buzelis started off the 2024-25 season fighting for consistent playing time, but ended his rookie campaign as one of Chicago's key starters. Across Buzelis' 31 regular-season starts, he averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists and 1.1 blocks in 26.8 minutes. The rookie forward also displayed solid efficiency over that span, posting 47.3/34.9/80.6 shooting splits.
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