Matas Buzelis: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / April 22

Latest NBA mock draft has Bulls taking ‘plug-and-play’ prospect

The Chicago Bulls missed out on the playoffs, falling in their home play-in outing against the Miami Heat. Now, their attention must turn to the lottery after once again missing the postseason and finishing with a lackluster record.

Chicago Bulls News / Chicago Bulls on SI / April 22

Chicago Bulls Executive Reveals Franchise Direction After Play-In Loss

If you were watching closely throughout the NBA year, the Chicago Bulls looked like a completely different team after the trade deadline. Following the departure of long-time star Zach LaVine, the Bulls closed out the regular season 17-13, ranking in the top half of the NBA in defensive rating and net rating.

Chicago Bulls News / Viral Sports News / April 19

Karnišovas Calls for Patience, Vows Bulls Are ‘Building Something’ After Another Play-In Exit

Chicago Bulls executive vice president of basketball operations Artūras Karnišovas is asking for patience following the team’s third consecutive exit in the NBA play-in tournament.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / April 17

Rookies Face Off in NBA Play-In Tournament, Buzelis Season Ends

The NBA Play-In Tournament continues to march along as the Chicago Bulls and Miami Heat squared off on Wednesday in a win-or-go-home game. These two sides were fighting for the right to be in Friday's No.

Chicago Bulls News / Bleacher Report / April 16

Watch: Matas experienced both the highs and lows of his playoff debut

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / April 16

Matas Buzelis heaps praise on Billy Donovan ahead of play-in game

If the Chicago Bulls are going to make it out of the play-in game and into the playoffs, and then potentially make some noise, Matas Buzelis will be a huge part of it.

Chicago Bulls News / The Lead / April 14

The Top 5 Bulls Rookie Seasons of All Time

As the 2025 regular season concludes, the Chicago Bulls set their sights on the Play-In Tournament. The development of the young players on the roster has garnered headlines.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / April 14

Bulls rookie flashed true potential after the All-Star break

Matas Buzelis’ rookie campaign has been anything but conventional—but it might be just what he needed.

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NBA News / On Tap Sports Net / April 5

Bulls Survive a Winding Road, Defeat Trail Blazers 118-113

On Friday, the Portland Trail Blazers traveled to the United Center to face the Chicago Bulls for the second and final time in the 2024-25 NBA regular season.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / April 5

Chicago Bulls’ Billy Donovan calls out Matas Buzelis for problematic issue

Chicago Bulls head coach Billy Donovan wasn’t ready to completely celebrate Matas Buzelis’ career achievement on Friday night. The rookie earned his first double-double in the Bulls’ 118-113 win over the Portland Trail Blazers in front of 21,572 fans at the United Center.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 4

Bulls’ Billy Donovan applauds Matas Buzelis’ mindset after first career double-double

CHICAGO- The Chicago Bulls picked up a big win at home on Friday night over the Portland Trail Blazers, and Chicago is now back in ninth place in the Eastern Conference.

Bulls analyst has bold take on Matas Buzelis and Cooper Flagg

In 2024, the Chicago Bulls selected Matas Buzelis. In 2025, the Chicago Bulls may or may not have a chance to draft Cooper Flagg, the 6’9″ top NBA draft prospect who’s been hailed as a generational prospect.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / April 3

One surprising rookie who could end up among the best from the 2024 class

One member of the 2024 rookie class has experienced an unsteady rookie season, posting numbers that reflect that. But he could end up being one of the best players from his draft class.

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Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / March 30

Gauging The Significance Of Matas Buzelis' March Success

As the NBA season winds down, we are in the midst of an interesting stretch of regular season play. Many playoff locks are focused on preserving their teams' health as they prepare for a postseason run, while bottom-of-the-standing squads are looking ahead to the NBA Draft.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA Draft on SI / March 25

Rookie Matas Buzelis Quietly Thriving for Bulls

Heading into the 2024 NBA Draft, per various experts, many prepared for the fall of G League Ignite forward Ron Holland. Having seen a topsy-turvy season with the Ignite, and given his various offensive limitations, several anticipated Holland to slide on draft night.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / March 25

With high-octane backcourt and promising rookie, Bulls have path from mediocrity

After dealing franchise stalwart Zach Lavine at the trade deadline, the Bulls have won eight of their past 10 games, including a 10-point win over the Denver Nuggets on Monday night.

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NBA News / ChiCitySports / March 24

Matas Buzelis earns more praise from career night vs. Los Angeles Lakers

Matas Buzelis scored 31 points on highly efficient shooting to propel the Chicago Bulls to a stunning victory over the Los Angeles Lakers. Coby White scored 36, extending his historic 20-point streak, in the process as well, but the star guard wanted to talk about the rookie’s breakout performance instead.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / March 23

Bulls’ Matas Buzelis reveals ‘best player ever’ message to Billy Donovan after career game

The Chicago Bulls defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 146-115 on Saturday, with Matas Buzelis recording 31 points on 5-of-10 shooting from three. The No. 11 pick of the 2024 NBA Draft has bigger goals than what was expected from him in his rookie campaign, per K.C.

Chicago Bulls News / Hoops Rumors / March 23

Bulls Notes: Buzelis, Jones, Giddey, Ball

If there’s a “rookie wall” for Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, he crashed through it Saturday night, writes Joe Cowley of The Chicago Sun-Times. Buzelis scored a career-high 31 points in a convincing win over the Lakers, shooting 12-of-18 from the field and 5-of-10 from three-point range.

Chicago Bulls News / ChiCitySports / March 23

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis makes bold statement after 146-115 win over Lakers

The prudent move might have been to try and tank for the opportunity to give their roster elite talent in the 2025 NBA Draft, but there is no question that this Chicago Bulls team is fun to watch right now.

Chicago Bulls News / Sneakers on SI / February 14

Matas Buzelis has wild Reebok sneakers for NBA Slam Dunk Contest

Reebok officially re-entered the performance basketball footwear market in late 2024. The iconic brand made several splashy signings, including Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis, just before the start of the 2024-25 NBA season.

Chicago Bulls News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 10

Matas Buzelis makes bold 6-word declaration ahead of NBA Dunk Contest

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis recently found his way into the starting lineup, and he is starting to find his stride in the NBA. The basketball world had high expectations for Buzelis coming into this season, and as we approach the All-Star break, he is starting to live up to those expectations.

Chicago Bulls News / Yardbarker / February 5