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.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis ready to introduce himself in dunk contest
Buzelis is turning into the lone bright spot of a very dim Bulls season, and this weekend in San Francisco he gets a chance to show off his skills in the AT&T NBA Slam Dunk Contest. He's a bit of an underdog at 6-foot-10,
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis picked as replacement in rising stars competition
Chicago Bulls' rookie Matas Buzelis will get an extended stay in San Francisco during his All-Star Weekend. Buzelis was selected as a replacement player for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars competition that begins Friday. The Bulls rookie is already competing in the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest, where he'll look to unseat two-time champion Mac McClung.
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.
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 rookie Matas Buzelis looks to build on perfect night: ‘My confidence right now is high’
As the Bulls face an uphill battle with a rebuild, Buzelis provided a glimmer of hope at the United Center on Tuesday night.
Matas Buzelis makes bold 6-word declaration ahead of NBA Dunk Contest
Buzelis has had some emphatic dunks this year, but Mac McClung will not be going down without a fight. He doesn't even play in the NBA, but his hops and his ability to dunk the basketball are unreal. If someone that isn't in the league gets invited and continues to win the contest, you know they are impressive.
Will you watch the Slam Dunk Contest with Matas Buzelis participating?
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NBA Fans React To Matas Buzelis News
A fter the conclusion of Thursday night's NBA games, the attention shifts to San Francisco for the 74th annual NBA All-Star ...
Pelicans’ Yves Missi Hyperextends Knee, Replaced By Bulls’ Matas Buzelis For Rising Stars
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi has a hyperextended right knee and will be re-evaluated next week. The NBA Rising ...
Bulls' Matas Buzelis named late injury replacement for All-Star Weekend
Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis is replacing Pelicans rookie Yves Missi in Friday night's 2025 NBA Rising Stars at ...
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Bulls’ Buzelis added to Friday’s Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis was added to the roster of the Rising Stars tournament, which tips off NBA All-Star Weekend on ...
Matas Buzelis scores second-chance basket
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is off the mark on his 3-point attempt, but he gets the ball back and finishes strong at the rim.