All eyes on rookie Matas Buzelis

Matas Buzelis Looks Like A Cornerstone Player For The Bulls
Matas Buzelis is developing nicely in his rookie year with the Chicago Bulls. Ben Pfeifer breaks down how he excels and where he can grow.
All eyes on rookie Matas Buzelis, but he's not only Bull to watch
With only 29 games left in the regular season, Buzelis' performance the rest of the way is a top priority for the organization. The Bulls also have some tough decisions to make this summer, so Josh Giddey and Coby White have something to prove.
Bulls' Matas Buzelis issues warning ahead of Slam Dunk Contest
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis has his sights set high in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, and the rookie will be looking to hoist the Dr. J Trophy on Saturday. Buzelis will be the fifth Bulls player to participate in the annual event and the first since Tyrus Thomas in 2007.
Matas Buzelis makes bold 6-word declaration ahead of NBA Dunk Contest
There will be four players participating in the NBA dunk contest this year as Matas Buzelis will be going up against Mac McClung, Stephon Castle and Andre Jackson Jr. McClung has won the last two dunk contests,
Emerging Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is used to tough love
Growing up in a family of professional basketball players, Buzelis was taught early that there were no shortcuts — lessons that helped prepare him for his rookie season with the Bulls and coach Billy Donovan.
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Continues excellent play
Buzelis finished Saturday's 132-111 loss to the Warriors with 16 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal in 29 minutes. After scoring in single ...
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Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis looks to build on perfect night: ‘My confidence right now is high’
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis couldn’t miss. In fact, he was perfect. On a career night, Buzelis shot 10 of 10 from the field and 4 of 4 from 3-point range with 24 points. Advertisement The ...
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Bulls open to trade anyone on roster besides Matas Buzelis?
Besides rookie Matas Buzelis – not that he’s completely untouchable – Karnisovas would be willing to part with anyone on the roster if they felt it would make the Bulls a better product long ...
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Bulls' Matas Buzelis: Efficient in limited run
Buzelis accumulated six points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds over 12 minutes during Saturday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers. Buzelis received fewer than 20 minutes of playing time for ...
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Bulls Rookie Chosen For NBA Dunk Contest
On Monday night it was announced that Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has officially accepted an invitation to participate in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend. Drafted at No. 11 overall by ...
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TORONTO — Matas Buzelis is ready for the next step. He never doubted it. The rookie believed he was ready for it from the moment he slid a Chicago Bulls cap onto his head in June. But it has ...
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Billy Donovan gets brutally honest on Matas Buzelis’ decreased playing time
When the Chicago Bulls drafted Matas Buzelis ahead of the 2024-25 season, a lot of people thought that the young star could be a sneaky pick for Rookie of the Year. Now, we are almost into Februar ...
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Here are the participants in the 2025 NBA Slam Dunk Contest, including Stephon Castle and Mac McClung
Among the headliners reported so far include Stephon Castle (San Antonio Spurs), Matas Buzelis (Chicago Bulls), and Andre Jackson Jr. (Milwaukee Bucks). Mac McClung — the two-time Slam Dunk ...
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Bulls fall to Timberwolves in Matas Buzelis' first NBA start
The All-Star weekend beginning Feb. 14 with the contests and game in San Francisco, Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis the Bulls lone representative competing in the Slam Dunk, generally is regarded as ...