Apr 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) celebrates his three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at United Center. David Banks-Imagn Images

LaMelo Ball, NBA Players React to Matas Buzelis' Latest Post

Originally posted on Chicago Bulls on SI | By Matt Guzman | Last updated Jul 16, 2025 1:27 PM ET

The Chicago Bulls haven't spent the entirety of NBA 2K26 Summer League on the right side of the news cycle, but a bright spot for them was certainly second-year forward Matas Buzelis.

After securing a nine-point victory over the Indiana Pacers, Buzelis confirmed that his time playing for the summer squad had come to an end. In two games, the 20-year-old averaged 22.5 points, five rebounds and 1.5 blocks. Chicago went 1-2 prior to Buzelis being shut down.

The next morning, Buzelis posted a series of pictures from his time in Las Vegas to Instagram. It drew a plethora of reactions.

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Last season, Buzelis averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and one assist on 45 percent shooting from the field. Chicago fell short in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, but now looks to make the postseason for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

With a year under his belt following a promising showing in Las Vegas, Buzelis stands a chance to be a big impact player in that effort.

Now, his offseason truly begins ahead of fall training camp in Chicago.

This article first appeared on Chicago Bulls on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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