Buzelis registered seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 3Pt), four rebounds and one assist over 13 minutes during Monday's 122-121 victory over the Raptors.
Despite Zach LaVine (back) missing Monday's contest, Buzelis saw his fewest minutes since Nov. 29. Over his last six appearances, the rookie has averaged 9.3 points, 4.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.3 blocks in 19.3 minutes per game. However, with Patrick Williams back in action and LaVine not expected to miss significant time, Buzelis' role may continue to shrink.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Will play Friday
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Buzelis (nose) is available for Friday's game against the Pacers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
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 Dec. 2 in a win over the Nets.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Delivers career-high mark in loss
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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.
Buzelis scored in double digits for just 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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Dominant in G League loss
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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.
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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Briefly headed back to G League
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The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the G League's Windy City Bulls on Saturday. He will play in Saturday's game versus the Motor City Cruise and then be recalled to the NBA.
Buzelis will play for Windy City in Saturday's game against the Motor City Cruise and will be recalled ahead of Chicago's home game Sunday versus the Rockets. 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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Recalled to NBA
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Chicago recalled Buzelis from the G League's Windy City Bulls on Sunday, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Sent to G League
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The Bulls assigned Buzelis to the Windy City Bulls of the G League on Saturday.
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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Good to go Friday
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Buzelis (shin) is available for Friday's preseason game, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Goes for 28 in SL
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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.
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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Scores 15 points in win
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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 Las Vegas Summer League.
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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Selected by Chicago at No. 11
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Buzelis was selected with the No. 11 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Bulls.
Buzelis is a versatile wing with nice size at 6-foot-9. There's some point-forward upside to his game due to his natural feel as a passer and his ability to make plays in transition. He struggled shooting with the G League Ignite, however, going 24-for-88 (27%) from three and 38-of-56 (68%) from the charity stripe. Improving in that area will be crucial for him to realize his potential. As a defender, he's a mixed bag, able to clean up for his teammates as a weak-side helper but not necessarily a great one-on-one stopper. Buzelis may not be a massive impact player out of the gate in Chicago, but he should have a chance to play real minutes and iron out his game.
