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Matas Buzelis Enters Year Three as the Bulls' Frontcourt Wild Card
Bulls Nightly Desk · 5 h agoMatas Buzelis heads into 2026-27 clean on the injury report after a full 77-game season at forward for Chicago. He closed last year with per-game averages of 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 2.1 assists, and the Bulls will lean on him again as the opener approaches.
Where He Stands Entering 2026-27
Matas Buzelis is back in Chicago for a second full season, wearing No. 14 at forward. He's 21 years old with two seasons of pro experience, coming out of the NBA G League Ignite pipeline. At 6-8 and 196 pounds, he gives the Bulls a wing-forward who can guard multiple spots. He is not on the injury report and has no injury history listed, so he heads into the new season with a clean bill of health. There's no word yet on any trade buzz or offseason move involving him. As the 2026-27 opener approaches, Buzelis projects as a full-time rotation piece again after logging heavy minutes a season ago.
Last Season by the Numbers
Buzelis played all 77 games for Chicago in 2025-26, averaging 29.2 minutes a night. He put up 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks per game, with 2.1 turnovers. His shooting was efficient across the board: 46.3 percent from the field, 34.9 percent from three, and 78.6 percent from the foul line, adding up to a 58.6 true shooting mark. His usage rate sat at 22.3 percent, showing he was a real part of Chicago's offense. His plus-minus for the season was minus-4.0, reflecting some rough team results down the stretch.
How the Season Wound Down
Buzelis's final ten games of 2025-26 were a mixed bag. Chicago lost eight of those ten, and he had some quiet nights mixed with real production. He scored in double figures every time out, topping out at 29 points on 10 rebounds and 3 assists in 38.5 minutes against Memphis on March 28, a game Chicago still lost. His best complete performance in a win came against Houston on March 23, when he had 23 points and 4 rebounds in a victory. He also had a strong all-around line against Indiana on April 1: 17 points, 9 rebounds and 6 assists.
Injury Report
Buzelis is not on the injury report heading into the season. There is no injury history on file for him. That clean status matters given how much Chicago used him last year — 29.2 minutes a night across all 77 games. If that workload holds into 2026-27, he projects as one of the more durable pieces in Chicago's rotation, and the team won't have to plan around any lingering health concerns as the opener nears.
Outlook for 2026-27
With no trades, rumors or subtractions attached to his name in the latest reporting, Buzelis projects to open the season in a featured role for Chicago again. His 22.3 usage rate and 58.6 true shooting last season suggest a player Chicago can build offense around, especially given his combination of scoring, rebounding and modest defensive numbers at forward. The season opener is still ahead, and Buzelis will look to build on a 77-game, 16.3-point campaign as he enters his third pro season at age 21.
Questions fans ask
What jersey number does Matas Buzelis wear?
No. 14 for the Chicago Bulls.
What position does Matas Buzelis play?
Forward.
Is Matas Buzelis injured right now?
No, he is not on the injury report and has no injury history listed.
What were Matas Buzelis's stats last season?
In 2025-26, he averaged 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks in 77 games for Chicago, shooting 46.3 percent from the field and 34.9 percent from three.
How tall is Matas Buzelis?
He's 6-8 and 196 pounds.
Where did Matas Buzelis play before the NBA?
NBA G League Ignite.
Splits
2025-26 · 77 games · 28-49Game log
last 10 · 2025-26| Date | Opp | Result | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG | 3P | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Apr 10 | vs ORL | L 103-127 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 6-17 | 0-9 | -18 |
| Fri, Apr 3 | at NYK | L 96-136 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 4-9 | 1-5 | -19 |
| Wed, Apr 1 | vs IND | L 126-145 | 29 | 17 | 9 | 6 | 5-11 | 3-7 | -18 |
| Mon, Mar 30 | at SAS | L 114-129 | 28 | 12 | 6 | 2 | 5-12 | 1-6 | -28 |
| Sat, Mar 28 | at MEM | L 124-125 | 39 | 29 | 10 | 3 | 10-21 | 3-10 | +14 |
| Fri, Mar 27 | at OKC | L 113-131 | 34 | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6-13 | 1-7 | -9 |
| Wed, Mar 25 | at PHI | L 137-157 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 6-15 | 4-10 | -15 |
| Mon, Mar 23 | vs HOU | W 132-124 | 35 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 8-16 | 5-9 | +7 |
| Thu, Mar 19 | vs CLE | L 110-115 | 33 | 13 | 5 | 0 | 5-13 | 2-9 | -20 |
| Wed, Mar 18 | vs TOR | L 109-139 | 31 | 19 | 7 | 1 | 6-15 | 3-8 | -24 |
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2024–26 · regular season · stats.nba.com| Season | Team | Age | GP | GS | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | Stl | Blk | Tov | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | CHI | 20 | 80 | 31 | 18.9 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 45.4 | 36.1 | 81.5 |
| 2025-26 | CHI | 21 | 77 | 77 | 29.2 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 46.3 | 34.9 | 78.6 |
| Career | 2 seasons | — | 157 | 108 | 23.9 | 12.4 | 4.6 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 1.5 | 46.0 | 35.3 | 79.5 |
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