Matas Buzelis News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

Will play Friday Buzelis (nose) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Buzelis suffered a nose contusion, and while he didn't suffer a fracture, there's a chance he'll wear a mask Friday. Buzelis has been earning more minutes of late, and he's averaging 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across 17.6 minutes per game across his last five outings. He posted a career-high 20 points as recently as Dec. 2 in a win over the Nets.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Buzelis is listed as questionable for Friday's matchup against the Pacers due to a nasal contusion.

Impact Buzelis is in jeopardy of missing his second game of the season due to the nose injury. The rookie has begun to carve out a significant role in the rotation as of late, and in his last five outings he averaged 9.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 0.8 blocks across 17.6 minutes per game.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis remains a roller coaster ride worth watching Buzelis went from a benching against Boston to a career-best 20-point night against the Nets, and did so in just a two-game swing. What had...

DECEMBER 3 • SUNTIMES.COM

Grading Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis at quarter mark of 2024-25 season: Is No. 11 pick living up to the hype? | Sporting News Canada TSN's Steph Noh breaks down the good and the bad from Matas Buzelis a quarter of the way into his rookie year.

DECEMBER 3 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Sets new career-high scoring mark Buzelis supplied 20 points (7-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 22 minutes during Monday's 128-102 victory over the Nets.

Impact Buzelis scored in double digits just for the third time this season, and the rookie relied on the efficiency of his shot to reach the 20-point mark for the first time in 2024-25. Buzelis is trending in the right direction and not only for this scoring output, as he's logged at least 20 minutes in four of his last six appearances off the bench.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

ROOKIE Matas Buzelis SHOWS OUT! 20 PTS on 7-10 FG vs Nets 🔥 FULL Highlights

DECEMBER 3 • YOUTUBE

Delivers career-high mark in loss Buzelis recorded 14 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one block in 29 minutes during Saturday's 142-131 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Buzelis scored in double digits just for the second time this season, and this was the rookie's best scoring mark of the campaign. As good as he looked Saturday, Buzelis' playing time has been inconsistent, and he's played more than 15 minutes just five times all season long. That's enough reason to avoid rostering Buzelis in most formats, as he doesn't see enough time to be a valuable fantasy contributor in most formats.

NOVEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Meaningful role Friday Buzelis provided nine points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two blocks and one steal across 20 minutes during Friday's 136-122 win over the Hawks.

Impact Buzelis played at least 20 minutes for the first time in more than two weeks, a welcome sign for Bulls fans. With Patrick Williams sidelined due to a foot injury, head coach Billy Donovan went on record stating that he expects Buzelis to play more for the time being. We are yet to see a lot from the rookie but the next could of games could be a great opportunity for him to push for a more sizeable role moving forward.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in G League loss Buzelis produced 24 points (11-21 FG, 2-8 3Pt), 10 rebounds and two assists across 34 minutes during Saturday's 119-115 G league loss to the Motor City Cruise.

Impact Buzelis briefly joined Windy City for its matchup against the Cruise, during which the rookie led the squad in points, rebounds and three-pointers made. The 20-year-old has produced a limited impact with the parent club this season, in which he has averaged 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds across 8.5 minutes per game over 12 regular-season appearances.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Briefly headed back to G League The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday. He will play in Saturday's game versus the Motor City Cruise and then be recalled to the NBA.

Impact Buzelis was drafted No. 11 overall by the Bulls in the 2024 NBA Draft but is averaging just 2.8 points and 2.0 rebounds in 8.5 minutes across 12 NBA appearances. The rookie forward should receive increased playing time in the G League.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Brief G League stay is not a negative for Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis The plan since fall camp is to use the Windy City Bulls of the G League as a supplement to get Buzelis practice time and even playing time d...

NOVEMBER 3 • SUNTIMES.COM

Recalled to NBA Chicago recalled Buzelis from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Monday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Buzelis will likely spend periodic time in the G League to continue his development, as he's currently not a major fixture in Chicago's rotation. He's yet to play more than 10 minutes in a regular-season game, averaging 5.6 minutes across five appearances.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday.

Impact Buzelis is averaging just 1.0 points in 5.6 minutes across his five NBA appearances this season. The rookie forward should receive increased opportunities with Chicago's G League affiliate.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Buzelis (shin) is available for Friday's preseason game, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Buzelis will return to action Friday after missing Chicago's previous preseason outing with a shin contusion. The rookie forward is expected to be one of the team's primary bench options in 2024-25.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out with shin injury Buzelis won't play in Wednesday's preseason game against Minnesota due to a shin contusion, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Buzelis won't suit up Wednesday, joining Ayo Dosunmu (rest/shoulder), Julian Phillips (ribs) and Dalen Terry (knee soreness) in street clothes. Buzleis dropped 15 points and six rebounds in Chicago's most recent preseason tilt. His next chance to play will come Friday against Cleveland.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 15 • KANSASCITY.COM

Goes for 15 points Monday Buzelis finished with 15 points (5-13 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 2-3 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 22 minutes off the bench in Monday's 111-107 preseason loss to the Bucks.

Impact Buzelis struggled a bit with his shot, but the rookie has been finding ways to produce when given the opportunity. He's slated to open the season on a bench role, but if things go south for the Bulls as the campaign progresses, don't rule out the possibility of Buzelis seeing an increased role in the coming months.

OCTOBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 3 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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JULY 16 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Goes for 28 in SL Buzelis posted 28 points (10-22 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds and two steals in 33 minutes during Sunday's 92-82 loss to the Warriors in Summer League.

Impact Buzelis expanded upon his 15-point performance against the Bucks on Saturday with a 28-point outburst Sunday against Golden State. Buzelis was able to find his shot Sunday, tying for a game-high four three-pointers made after missing all four attempts in his previous outing. The 11th overall pick could see a substantial role for the Bulls this season with their uncertainty across the roster.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 15 points in win Buzelis notched 15 points (4-15 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-11 FT) with seven rebounds, two assists and two blocks in Saturday's 96-89 win over the Bucks in the Summer League.

Impact The No. 11 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Buzelis could potentially have a lot of opportunity during his rookie season with the Bulls recently moving on from DeMar DeRozan. Buzelis' playmaking ability combined with his size at 6-foot-9 makes him very intriguing, but he will have to improve his jumper after struggling in that regard with the G League Ignite last season.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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