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CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
1 day ago
Buzelis turned his ankle in the second half. He seemed to be in pain and walked gingerly to the locker room before he was quickly ruled out with a right ankle sprain. With the Bulls closing out the season on Sunday against the Mavericks, it wouldn’t be a surprise if we’ve seen the last of Buzelis this season.
Source: Bulls
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
1 day ago
Buzelis is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Wizards. His return likely means that Leonard Miller will come off the bench. However, those rostering Miller in active leagues should not be too concerned about his playing time.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
1 day ago
Buzelis sat out Thursday, but he’s got a chance to take the floor for the second leg of the Bulls’ back-to-back set. If he’s ultimately ruled out, Leonard Miller should draw another start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
4 days ago
Buzelis will miss a third straight contest, which should mean another start for Leonard Miller. Miller has played well as a member of the first unit, and fantasy managers should continue streaming him as needed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
6 days ago
Buzelis will miss a second straight game, which means Leonard Miller should remain a starter once again. He recorded a double-double in 33 minutes on Sunday and should play a similar role against the tanking Wizards.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
7 days ago
The Bulls will be without multiple starters for Sunday’s game, including Buzelis. His absence likely frees up a place in the starting lineup for Leonard Miller, who would be worth streaming.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
7 days ago
Buzelis is a new addition to the Bulls’ already-crowded injury report. If he can’t play, Leonard Miller is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup. Miller would be worth streaming if allowed to start.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
10 days ago
Despite the loss, Buzelis was one of several Bulls players to put up good individual stat lines against Indiana. He was one of the team’s better scorers, led the Bulls in assists, and finished just one rebound shy of collecting a double-double. Regardless of who else is on the floor with him, Buzelis has emerged as one of the Bulls’ more reliable offensive weapons down the stretch of the season. He can be counted on for fantasy production.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
14 days ago
Buzelis had one of his most productive nights of the season, finishing one point shy of the first 30-point double-double of his career. Add in the assists, “stocks” and three-pointers, and fantasy managers rostering the second-year forward benefited immensely. The Bulls play four games in Week 23, but three are against teams headed for the postseason (San Antonio, New York and Phoenix). It will be a challenging week for Buzelis, but playing time and usage won’t be an issue.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
23 days ago
Buzelis’ production in categories other than points was what stood out on Thursday. He’s accounted for at least two steals and two blocks in three of his last five appearances, with Thursday’s being the best of the bunch. As long as the Bulls insert him into the starting lineup, Buzelis will have good fantasy value moving forward. Over the past two weeks, he has been a second-round player in eight-cat formats.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
24 days ago
Buzelis didn’t shoot the ball well on Wednesday, which didn’t stop him from finishing as Chicago’s leading scorer on the night. Three-point shooting factored heavily into his near-20-point performance, and he’s now tallied at least three triples in four of the last five games. Buzelis also led the Bulls in rebounding before falling a few boards short of a double-double. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect his involvement or production to lessen down the stretch of the season; he’ll be a strong play during the fantasy playoffs.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
26 days ago
While a large segment of the Bulls fanbase may prefer the team lose games and improve their draft lottery odds, Buzelis’ progression has been a positive development. Since the All-Star break, the second-year forward has provided third-round value in eight-cat formats. The one concern for fantasy managers rostering Buzelis is the possibility of a shutdown, especially if the Bulls (3-3 in their last six games) continue to pick up wins at a higher rate than they have for most of this season.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
29 days ago
While the Bulls went 1-3 on their west coast road trip, a positive for the franchise was Buzelis’ play. The second-year forward fell two points shy of his fourth straight game with at least 20, but he did record his third double-double of the season. Since the All-Star break, Buzelis has provided fourth-round value in eight-cat formats. The Bulls are done for Week 20, and they play three games in Week 21.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
On the heels of a career-best 41-point outing against the Warriors, Buzelis finished Thursday’s contest as one of seven Bulls players to score in double figures; his four three-pointers led him to the second-highest scoring total on the team. Meanwhile, his four stocks on the defensive end were the most of any Chicago player on Thursday. Buzelis has been trending in the right direction for quite a while now and should remain one of the Bulls’ most relied upon players down the stretch of the season.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis is good to go after initially being probable for Thursday’s game. He’ll once again take on a prominent role within the Bulls rotation, one game removed from dropping a career-high 41 points on the Warriors.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis was also probable ahead of Tuesday’s win over the Warriors, a game in which he dropped a career-high 41 points. Fantasy managers should set their lineups with the expectation that the second-year forward will play.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
The sprained ankle that sidelined Buzelis for Sunday’s win over the Suns was not an issue on Tuesday, as the second-year forward enjoyed the most productive scoring night of his career. Not only did Buzelis record his first 40-point game, but he became the second-youngest player in franchise history to do so, trailing Elton Brand. Given where the Bulls are in the standings, figuring out how heavy a workload Buzelis can shoulder should be one of the team’s priorities over the final month of the regular season. If that’s the approach the Bulls take, that would be good news for fantasy managers.
Source: Justin Russo
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis was initially probable for Tuesday’s game, so the expectation was that he would be upgraded to available. He’ll take on his usual role within the Bulls’ starting lineup, with Leonard Miller coming off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis, who was back in the lineup on Sunday after missing Thursday’s loss to the Suns with a sprained ankle, is on track to play Tuesday night. If he can’t go, Leonard Miller is the most likely replacement in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
While the Bulls lost by 16, Buzelis still had an excellent game Sunday. The 21-year-old small forward had 20 points, eight rebounds and four assists against the Kings. He also added three blocks on the defensive end. Buzelis has provided fifth-round per game value over the last two weeks. The Bulls have three games upcoming in Week 20, starting with a matchup against the Warriors on Tuesday.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis is back after sitting out Thursday’s win over the Suns, which pushes Leonard Miller to the bench. While Miller will play solid minutes off the bench, he offers a lower fantasy ceiling in that role.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis was one of many Bulls rotation players to sit out Thursday’s win over the Suns, with Leonard Miller replacing him in the lineup. While Miller was not productive in Phoenix, Sunday’s matchup would be a better one for him if Buzelis remains out.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Injured during Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder, Buzelis won’t be available on Thursday. With Patrick Williams also out, this may be a spot where Leonard Miller plays significant minutes, either as a spot starter or reserve.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis sprained his right ankle during the third quarter of Tuesday’s loss to the Thunder. While the Bulls never officially declared him done for the night, the second-year forward did not return. Leonard Miller may be the player with the most to gain if Buzelis can’t play on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis injured his ankle during the third quarter, and while he wasn’t officially ruled out during the game, he didn’t end up checking back into the game. Head coach Billy Donovan said after the game that it is an ankle sprain, but Buzelis, who hasn’t missed a game this season, hopes that he won’t have to miss any time. Leonard Miller, who played 21 minutes off the bench in this game, could slide into the starting unit if he does.
Source: K.C. Johnson
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
Buzelis was one of the bright spots for the Bulls as their losing streak reached 11 games, having scored at least 15 points in four straight games entering Sunday. The second-year forward put forth another quality effort on Sunday, making it three consecutive games with at least 20 points, as he helped snap the skid. All that Buzelis’ stat line lacked was a blocked shot, but there won’t be many fantasy managers who complain about that. The Bulls begin a three-game Week 19 on Tuesday against the Thunder.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 1 month ago
After scoring 32 points in Tuesday’s loss to the Hornets, Buzelis put up 20 more on Thursday. Unfortunately for him, it wasn’t enough to prevent an 11th straight defeat, capping the worst month in franchise history. Given where the Bulls are in the standings, the last month-plus should be a time when they lean heavily on Buzelis, figuring out what he can (and can’t) do with an eye toward the 2026-27 season. If so, that would benefit fantasy managers, even if the shooting efficiency can be problematic at times.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
In a blowout loss to Charlotte, Buzelis was the line bright spot. He accounted for nearly one-third of Chicago’s points, which was a new season high for him. This was a spectacular showing for him, but it wasn’t enough to snap the Bulls’ 10-game losing streak. He hasn’t had the breakout season that many were expecting from him, but more outings like this down the stretch could make him a league-winner.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
about 2 months ago
Buzelis finished with a complete stat line, and his increased blocked shot production has given his fantasy value a nice boost. Over the past two weeks, the second-year forward has averaged 2.1 rejections per game, which has factored into Buzelis being a third-round player in eight-cat formats. One could argue that the final two months will be a good time for the Bulls to determine if Buzelis can be a focal point moving forward. If they choose to evaluate him through that lens, it should ensure that he plays plenty the rest of the way.
CHI • Small Forward and Power Forward • #14
2 months ago
Buzelis did not have a good night shooting the basketball, but he did provide excellent value in the blocks category. The second-year forward recorded at least three blocks in three of the five games he’s played in February, a nice haul, considering that Buzelis met or exceeded that number four times in December and January combined. Given the guards that Chicago added to the roster at the trade deadline, and Josh Giddey’s potential return, Buzelis will need to up his production in some of the other categories to boost his fantasy value.