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CHI • Forward • #14
1 day ago
Matching up with Cooper Flagg for the first time this season, Buzelis had a good night. However, it could have been much better for the second-year forward, who missed all five of his three-point attempts. As a result, Buzelis failed to record his third consecutive 20-point game. The most significant issue for Buzelis in fantasy basketball recently has been the foul line, where he has made 66.7 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. He’s shooting 77.2 percent for the season, so there shouldn’t be too much concern about a player offering top-100 fantasy value.
CHI • Forward • #14
4 days ago
Buzelis has now scored at least 20 points in three of his last four games. However, recent injuries to Josh Giddey and Coby White have not resulted in the forward having a higher fantasy ceiling. Over the past two weeks, Buzelis has only been a 12th-round player in eight-cat formats. Hopefully, Wednesday’s performance will be something for him to build on, especially the defensive numbers.
CHI • Forward • #14
4 days ago
Buzelis was upgraded from questionable to probable earlier Wednesday, so the most recent status upgrade was expected. With Coby White and Josh Giddey out, there should be more opportunities for the second-year forward on the ball. However, given the Pistons’ strength and depth, Buzelis’ fantasy ceiling may not increase much.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #14
5 days ago
Buzelis is dealing with an illness, but he’s expected to play through it against Detroit. He should handle his usual workload in Wednesday’s Central Division clash.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #14
5 days ago
Buzelis most recently played 31 minutes in Monday’s loss to the Celtics. If he’s unable to play on Wednesday, Ayo Dosunmu or Coby White, who is also questionable, could be the choice to fill the resulting void. Dosunmu’s fantasy value has already been boosted due to Josh Giddey’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Forward • #14
6 days ago
Buzelis somewhat predictably went off with Josh Giddey out of the lineup. It was his first game with at least 25 points since December 21 against the Hawks, when he had 28 points. Buzelis has produced ninth-round per game value this season. Buzelis will have a tough matchup Wednesday against the Pistons on the road.
CHI • Forward • #14
9 days ago
Buzelis’ game Friday will undoubtedly be remembered for his dunk on Jalen Suggs midway through the second quarter. The 21-year-old forward threw down a one-handed jam on Suggs for a poster dunk. He also led the Bulls with 21 points and was just one rebound and three assists shy of a triple-double. Buzelis has produced eighth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls finish out the week on the second night of a back-to-back against the Hornets on Saturday.
CHI • Forward • #14
21 days ago
Here’s an oversimplification: Defense was optional in a back-and-forth shootout that ended as the season’s highest-scoring game. Buzelis was a perfect 5-for-5 from the field, including four three-pointers, to finish the first half with a team-leading 14 points as both teams shot over 55 percent from the floor and scored a staggering 156 points combined. The 21-year-old playmaker knocked down a season-high seven three-pointers overall and eclipsed the 20-point mark for the second consecutive contest. He made just one of two free throws in the final seconds of regulation with Chicago leading by just a single point at the time, giving the Hawks a chance to tie or take the lead on the final possession. He remains a work in progress overall, but the significant scoring upside keeps him relevant in all fantasy formats until further notice. The Bulls are back in action on Tuesday with a rematch against the Hawks before squaring off against the 76ers and Bucks to close out a three-game week.
CHI • Forward • #14
23 days ago
After totaling 18 points in his prior two appearances, Buzelis had one of his best games of the season on Friday. The 24 points were three shy of his season-high, with the second-year forward recording his sixth 20-point game of the season. By comparison, Buzelis scored 20 points or more in five games as a rookie. He’s making strides, but the scorers in the Bulls’ rotation may limit Buzelis’ fantasy ceiling. He’s one of the reasons why fantasy managers may be rooting for Chicago to move a veteran (or more) before the February trade deadline.
CHI • Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis reached double figures for the fourth consecutive contest, but finished a season-worst minus-30 in this one as the injury-depleted Warriors took care of business on the second night of a back-to-back. The 21-year-old offers some scoring upside but isn’t much of an impact fantasy contributor elsewhere at this early stage of his career. He remains a work in progress.
CHI • Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Given his recent struggles, Buzelis needed a night like Monday, even in defeat. Since scoring 21 points in a November 12 loss to the Pistons, the second-year forward averaged 10.9 points on 41.6 percent shooting. Given the offensive weapons in the Bulls’ rotation, Buzelis is unlikely to be a 20-point scorer consistently. However, fantasy managers have to hope for efficient offensive production from Buzelis. They got that on Monday, in addition to two steals and three blocked shots. Hopefully, he can build on this performance.
CHI • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Buzelis left Friday’s game against the Heat with an ankle injury. The 21-year-old small forward is listed as questionable, which bodes well for his long-term availability, though his status remains up in the air for Saturday against the Wizards. Kevin Huerter (illness) is also questionable, though he would be a candidate to move into the starting lineup if Buzelis is out.
CHI • Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
The Bulls were trailing by nearly 40 points at the time, so the announcement that Buzelis won’t return was expected. Injured during the third quarter, he finished with six points, five rebounds, one assist and two blocked shots in 19 minutes. Chicago hosts Washington on Saturday, so fantasy managers should plan for Buzelis not playing. Kevin Huerter, who was ejected during the third quarter, may return to the starting lineup.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis recorded his first double-double of the season on Wednesday, with the 14 rebounds being a career-high. While he hasn’t reached his Yahoo! ADP (80) just yet, the second-year forward is providing top-100 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. While things may change once the Bulls have Josh Giddey and Coby White in the lineup together, Buzelis has shown enough that fantasy managers should be confident that his value won’t take much of a hit, if any, when that time comes.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Based on his Yahoo! ADP, Buzelis is expected by many fantasy managers to be a top-100 player this season. Thus far, he’s met those expectations, most recently finishing Friday’s defeat with a complete stat line. Buzelis recorded his third 20-point game of the season, two shy of his total during the 2024-25 campaign. Buzelis is already rostered in 90 percent of Yahoo! leagues, so he isn’t going to be found on many waiver wires. Chicago visits Cleveland on Saturday to complete its Week 3 slate.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis has hit double figures in five of Chicago’s six games, averaging 15.7 points on 49.8 percent shooting from the field. The second-year forward is ranked just outside the top-100 in nine-cat formats, as he’s provided limited production in assists, steals and blocked shots. Improving those categories will be critical for Buzelis as the season progresses, especially once Coby White is cleared to return from injury. The Bulls open their three-game Week 3 on Tuesday against the 76ers.
CHI • Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis was just 7-of-19 from the field over his last two games, but bounced back with a 27-point outing against the Kings on Wednesday. The 21-year-old small forward had his best three-point shooting game of the year so far with four made three-pointers. Buzelis’ scoring acumen seems to have carried over from the second half of last season to this season.
CHI • Forward • #14
3 months ago
Buzelis followed up an impressive preseason showing with a 21-point effort in the season opening win over the Pistons at home. The 21-year-old small forward played 34 minutes and was -10 in the four-point victory. Buzelis had three turnovers, missed all three of his three-point attempts and only had one assist. While his scoring and three blocks were positives, there’s certainly areas Buzelis can look to improve on after Wednesday’s outing.
CHI • Forward • #14
3 months ago
The sophomore forward logged another impressive preseason outing on Thursday. He came up just a point short of his 20-point outing against the Nuggets on Tuesday and has now registered double-digit points in each of the five preseason games. He shot the ball well during his rookie season and closed the season strong on the offensive end after the All-Star Break. Buzelis could be in line for a nice second-year jump.
CHI • Forward • #14
3 months ago
Buzelis has been a stud throughout the preseason, and that continued in this game. He made an impact on both ends, which showed up in the box score. He’s rising up draft boards, and his ADP is now inside the top 100 in Yahoo! leagues. Buzelis has a chance to pop in his second season in the league.
CHI • Forward • #14
3 months ago
Buzelis is putting together a strong preseason ahead of Year 2, and fantasy managers are hopeful that this is a sign of things to come once the 2025-26 season tips off. He’s a popular, late-round option in fantasy basketball leagues, though his ADP has climbed steadily since the beginning of October.
CHI • Forward • #14
3 months ago
Coming off a strong finish to his rookie season, Buzelis was productive in his first preseason game of year two. Coby White (calf) will remain sidelined for most of the rest of the preseason, and his eventual health will impact Buzelis’ usage, but it was good to see him be prioritized on offense early on.
CHI • Forward • #14
6 months ago
Buzelis was sensational on Monday, making routine and spectacular plays throughout the Bulls’ victory. During his postgame interview, the second-year forward said he was likely done for the remainder of Summer League. Given how well Buzelis played, the Bulls have likely seen all they need from the 2024 lottery pick. Buzelis’ status as a starter should not change once the regular season begins, and he’s worthy of a late-round flier in standard leagues.
CHI • Forward • #14
9 months ago
On the fringes of the Bulls’ rotation for most of the first four-plus months of the season, Buzelis moved into the starting lineup after the Zach LaVine trade in February and retained that role. While the rookie’s fantasy value remained low, he had his moments in his first season with the Bulls. What Buzelis’ value will be next season depends on the moves made during the offseason, most notably Josh Giddey’s restricted free agency and who the Bulls select with their lottery pick. For now, Buzelis is worthy of a late-round flier at best.
CHI • Forward • #14
9 months ago
Buzelis may not be in the conversation for Rookie of the Year, but his recent performance should have Chicago fans encouraged. This was his sixth-straight game making at least 50 percent of his shots, and he has now scored in double figures in 10 of his last 11 outings. The Bulls clinched the ninth seed in the East, which means Sunday’s season finale against the 76ers won’t matter. However, it may be a good opportunity for Buzelis to play a premier role. Unless Billy Donovan opts to rest him, the rookie should be a focal point of the offense to close out his first regular season.
CHI • Forward • #14
9 months ago
Buzelis finished Friday’s victory with his first double-double, and the 12 rebounds were a season-high. The rookie forward has recently been an excellent fantasy asset, providing top-50 value in eight- and nine-cat formats. Buzelis’s season-long fantasy value hasn’t been great, but he has been a 10th-round player in eight- and nine-cat formats since the beginning of March. The Bulls end Week 22 with a game in Charlotte on Sunday.
CHI • Forward • #14
10 months ago
Mr. Saturday Night. Buzelis set a career-high with 31 points against the Lakers last Saturday and followed up that performance with 28 points against the Mavericks this Saturday. The 20-year-old power forward also had nine rebounds and six assists as he wasn’t far away from a triple-double. Buzelis is still inconsistent as is his playing time, which makes him more of a deep league option, but the overall potential and progress in his rookie campaign are undeniable.
CHI • Forward • #14
10 months ago
Buzelis surpassed 30 points for the first time on Saturday, doing so on a night when the Bulls scored a season-high 146. Rostered in 13 percent of Yahoo! leagues, Matas is ranked outside the top 150 in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, his place within the Bulls’ rotation makes him worth the risk in deep leagues. Fantasy managers would be in a better place with Buzelis if he provided more in the assist and defensive categories. Still, there’s no denying that the rookie has made strides in his development.
CHI • Forward • #14
10 months ago
Buzelis finished Monday’s victory one rebound shy of a double-double and one steal shy of a complete stat line. Since the All-Star break, the Bulls rookie is ranked outside the top 150 in eight-cat formats. However, the opportunity makes Buzelis worth the risk in deep leagues, especially with Patrick Williams unavailable. Chicago plays three more games during Week 20, starting with the Suns on Wednesday.
CHI • Forward • #14
10 months ago
Buzelis’ fantasy value hasn’t been the best recently, with the rookie providing 14th-round value in eight- and nine-cat formats since the All-Star break. However, as a starter, he’s well-positioned to have nights like Tuesday. Buzelis was productive in the points, rebounds and assists categories and played 31 minutes. For managers in deep leagues needing a player whose availability won’t be a concern down the stretch, Buzelis is worth a look.