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Matas Buzelis

##146' 8"209 lbs1st Season
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Buzelis (ankle) will have more competition for usage in the frontcourt following the selections of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain as well as Chicago's acquisition of Nic Claxton (finger).

After trading away Nikola Vucevic at the deadline last year, the Bulls addressed a thin center position by acquiring Claxton ahead of Tuesday's draft. Wilson and Swain, however, pose even more significant threats to Buzelis' role at the forward spots. Buzelis could see less action as a small-ball center in 2026-27, but he certainly appears to be locked into a starting role to open the new year.

Season Stats12 metrics
Games Played77
Minutes Per Game29.2
Field Goal Percentage46.3
3-Point Field Goal Percentage34.9
Free Throw Percentage78.6
Rebounds Per Game5.8
Assists Per Game2.1
Blocks Per Game1.5
Steals Per Game0.7
Fouls Per Game2.3
Turnovers Per Game2.1
Points Per Game16.3
Recent Games
DateOpponentMINFG%3P%FT%REBASTBLKSTLPFTOPTS
Apr 11vs Orlando Magic2735.30.066.783310214
Apr 3@ New York Knicks2344.420.050.060004311
Apr 2vs Indiana Pacers2945.542.9100.096021417
Mar 31@ San Antonio Spurs2841.716.7100.062312212
Mar 29@ Memphis Grizzlies3947.630.085.7103313429
Injury Report1 active notes
Day-To-DayJun 24, 2026

Right Ankle

SprainLeg

Buzelis (ankle) will have more competition for playing time in the frontcourt following the selections of Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain as well as Chicago's acquisition of Nic Claxton (finger).

After trading away Nikola Vucevic at the deadline last year, the Bulls addressed a thin center position by acquiring Claxton ahead of Tuesday's draft. Wilson and Swain, however, pose even more significant threats to Buzelis' role at the forward spots. Buzelis could see less action as a small-ball center in 2026-27, but he certainly appears to be locked into a starting role to open the new year.

Awards & Honors1 entries

All-Rookie 2nd Team

2025

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