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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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis Makes Bold Claim About Facing Giannis Antetokounmpo Chicago Bulls rookie, Matas Buzelis, does not seem to be lacking in confidence as he made a bold claim about Giannis Antetokounmpo.

OCTOBER 15, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Bulls' Matas Buzelis Makes Bold Rookie of the Year Claim Chicago Bulls rookie, Matas Buzelis, has made a bold declaration ahead of the 24-25 season.

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Is Matas Buzelis ready for major role with Bulls? What his NBA Summer League performances tell us. CHICAGO - Matas Buzelis loves to dunk. This might seem obvious. Most NBA players can dunk and most l...

JULY 18, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Matas Buzelis: 'I feel like I work harder than anybody in this draft class' Chicago Bulls’ rookie Matas Buzelis generates excitement with his versatility and high basketball IQ. At 6-foot-10, he combines size, skill,...

JULY 16, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE