Matas Buzelis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Each NBA team's biggest breakout candidate for 2025-26: Matas Buzelis, Ausar Thompson, more ready to make leap

We chose one player from each team who looks ready to hit the next level

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 26

Matas Buzelis Compares Josh Giddey to Los Angeles Lakers Legend

Josh Giddey had no doubts regarding his status with the Chicago Bulls over the offseason. He planned to be with the franchise long-term. "I never had any worries I wouldn't be here," Giddey said.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 25

Billy Donovan Gets Honest On Matas Buzelis Following Underwhelming Performance

The Chicago Bulls may have beaten the Orlando Magic 110-98 on Saturday, but they did so in spite of an underwhelming performance from emerging second-year star Matas Buzelis.

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The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Chicago Bulls News / Dallas Hoops Journal / October 25

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis Wants To Win Most Improved Player Of The Year Award This Season

During an interview with DJ Siddiqi of RG.org, Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis said he wants to win the Most Improved Player of the Year Award this season.

Matas Buzelis News / Total Apex Sports / October 24

Chicago Bulls Forward Has Big Expectations in Sophomore Season

Matas Buzelis, the second-year forward for the Chicago Bulls, has high expectations for his sophomore season. But here’s the thing about becoming “the guy”—it doesn’t happen overnight.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 24

NBA Notes: Kings, Domantas Sabonis, Bulls, Matas Buzelis, Blazers

Domantas Sabonis might be back sooner than expected. The Kings’ All-Star center, who missed the opener in Phoenix with a right hamstring strain, has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s home game against Utah, per Sean Cunningham of NBC Sacramento.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / October 23

Chicago Bulls predicted to have All-Star after surprising upset win

The Chicago Bulls had an unenviable opening matchup: the Detroit Pistons without Coby White. Yet, Chicago pulled out a win and surprised everyone. They looked pretty great in doing so.

Chicago Bulls News / Blog a Bull / October 23

Bulls opening night win serves as a good 'building, while competitive' case

Most of what Bulls management does, let alone says, is of little consequence when considering the slight possibility that this team will become relevant again.

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NBA News / ChiCitySports / October 23

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis puts NBA on notice after win over Pistons

The Chicago Bulls had a 20-point lead in the third quarter, but a furious run by the Detroit Pistons in the fourth quarter saw three total ties in the game’s final three minutes.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 23

Why Bulls’ Matas Buzelis reminds Nikola Vucevic of NBA greats

The Chicago Bulls are in a rebuilding phase in 2025-26, but that didn’t stop them from getting in the win column on opening night. In front of a packed crowd at the United Center, the Bulls picked up a 115-111 win over the Detroit Pistons to get going in the right direction this season.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 20

Matas Buzelis primed for Bulls breakout after Coby White’s injury setback

The news that Coby White will miss the start of the season due to a calf injury was not what the Bulls were hoping for. After all, White is their dynamic scorer and playmaker as well as the team leader.

NBA News / thePeachBasket / October 17

Bulls Rally Past Timberwolves in High-Scoring Affair

In a thrilling matchup at the United Center, the Chicago Bulls edged out the Minnesota Timberwolves with a final score of 126-120. The victory marked an important step for the Bulls, improving their record to 3-2, while the Timberwolves fell to 2-3 on the season.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17

Bulls Sign Three-Time Slam Dunk Champion After Timberwolves Game

For a Chicago Bulls organization in transition, developing G League talent has become important. With players like Matas Buzelis already benefiting from developmental reps, it is clear that Chicago wants to move towards building a young core.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / October 17

Matas Buzelis 'Ready' for Big Role With Chicago Bulls

The Chicago Bulls drafted Matas Buzelis with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft. A high-upside forward who opted not to go to college in favor of the since-disbanded G League Ignite team, fans were really unsure what they'd be getting from the young forward.

Matas Buzelis News / Yardbarker / October 16

Bulls rising star poised for breakout year after early career struggles

Less than a year ago, Matas Buzelis was a raw, promising rookie still trying to find his footing in the NBA. Now, on the eve of his sophomore season, he looks like a player ready to make the leap.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / October 12

Bulls’ 2024 Draftee Proving Talent Through Preseason

Matas Buzelis was once thought of as one of the top players in his class — a lengthy wing with an all-around skillset. But an up-and-down year with the now-dissolved G League Ignite put his NBA Draft stock into question, and eventually led to him being selected at No.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / October 8

Bulls may have found gem in former 12th overall pick

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Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / October 3

Bulls exercise Matas Buzelis' 2026-27 option

The Bulls have exercised their third-year rookie scale team option on forward Matas Buzelis.

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Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / September 29

Three big questions Bulls must answer heading into the 2025-26 season

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