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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Good to go Friday
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: 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.
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.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: 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.
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 final months.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: 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.
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
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
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.
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Player Bio
| HT/WT: 6-9, 197 lbs |
| Birthplace: Chicago, IL |
| Age: 20 |
| Experience: R |