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Matas Buzelis steps up with 18 points in win

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Matas Buzelis

CHI Forward #14

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Matas Buzelis delivered 18 points (5-of-9 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes to propel the Bulls to a 117-106 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Buzelis has gotten off to a rocky start overall this season, but he looked sharp in the early stages of this one, pouring in a game-high 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, in the opening half. He cooled off considerably afterwards, notching just four points in the entire second half. Still, he managed to do enough as Chicago’s primary offensive creator in place of injured rookie sensation Caleb Wilson, who is set to miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured right hand, to power them to a much-needed road win. It’s hard to trust him for fantasy purposes given how up-and-down he’s been, but he should get plenty of scoring chances while Wilson is sidelined for at least the next month.

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Matas Buzelis

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Matas Buzelis finished Wednesday’s loss to the Spurs with 13 points (5-of-12 FGs), three rebounds, two assists and three three-pointers.

Unfortunately for those rostering him, Buzelis was unable to build on Sunday’s performance against the 76ers. The field-goal percentage against the Spurs wasn’t terrible, but the Bulls forward racked up a team-high six turnovers. Something to watch in the days to come is the state of Caleb Wilson’s right hand. The rookie forward left Wednesday’s game early in the third quarter after hitting his hand on Victor Wembanyama’s elbow. If Wilson has to miss time, which we hope won’t be the case, that could raise Buzelis’ fantasy ceiling.
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CHI Forward #14

Matas Buzelis recorded 19 points (6-of-10 FGs, 4-of-4 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one block and three three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the 76ers.

Buzelis has gotten off to a slow start, seemingly struggling to find his place in the Bulls’ offense with Caleb Wilson in the fold. The third-year forward had no such issues on Sunday, shooting 60 percent from the field. Buzelis’ 19 points were his most in a game since October 24, when he scored a season-high 21 against the Wizards. The Bulls play three games next week, starting with the Spurs on Wednesday.
Matas Buzelis

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Matas Buzelis accumulated 17 points (5-of-13 FGs, 4-of-6 FTs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Wednesday’s loss to the Knicks.

Buzelis is shooting just 38.8 percent from the field this season, seven percentage points lower than his career number. He was 2-of-7 inside the arc on Wednesday, but the Bulls forward made half of his six three-point attempts. Add in the full stat line, and things could have gone far worse for those rostering Buzelis.
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Matas Buzelis finished Saturday’s loss to the Wizards with 21 points (7-of-13 FGs, 5-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, two assists, one steal and two three-pointers.

Buzelis had a difficult start to the season, totaling 24 points on 4-of-17 shooting. A 13-of-16 night at the foul line in the Bulls’ season-opening loss to the Raptors gave the point total a welcome boost. He was considerably better against the Wizards, shooting over 50 percent from the field and finishing a blocked shot shy of a complete stat line. Given what he’s being asked to do as one of the Bulls’ young building blocks, Buzelis’ field-goal percentage may struggle. That said, he’s still someone who should be rostered in all fantasy leagues.
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Matas Buzelis accounted for 17 points (2-of-7 FGs, 13-of-16 FTs), six rebounds and two blocks in Wednesday’s loss to the Raptors.

As a team, the Bulls shot 31.8 percent from the field on Wednesday, so Buzelis wasn’t the only one to have an off night. The good news for fantasy managers was that he got to the foul line often, which boosted his point total. Toronto isn’t an easy matchup for wings, so the hope is that Buzelis will bounce back on Friday in Milwaukee.
Matas Buzelis

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Matas Buzelis recorded 19 points (6-of-9 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), two rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and five three-pointers in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Bucks.

Buzelis led six Bulls in double figures on Wednesday, but his three-point shooting stood out. The third-year forward made five of seven attempts. Last season, Buzelis made at least five triples in six games, including a 7-of-8 in a December 21 win over the Hawks. He attempted 6.4 three-pointers per game last season but made just 34.9 percent. If Buzelis becomes a reliable perimeter shooter, his fantasy ceiling will rise considerably.
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Matas Buzelis notched 14 points (6-of-15 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), three rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks in Wednesday’s exhibition against the Suns.

While he had a rough night from beyond the arc, going 0-of-6, Buzelis did everything else in his first appearance of the preseason. The four defensive contributions were especially encouraging, as he’s coming off a 2025-26 season in which he averaged 0.7 steals and 1.5 blocks per game. If Buzelis can build on that defensive output, he becomes an even more appealing option in category leagues.
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Matas Buzelis (ankle) won’t return to Friday’s game against the Magic.

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.
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Tre Jones, Collin Sexton, Matas Buzelis, Leonard Miller and Lachlan Olbrich will start Friday’s game against the Magic.

Buzelis is back, with his return pushing Patrick Williams to the bench. The other change to the lineup is Olbrich, who replaces the injured Guerschon Yabusele. With Yabusele and Nick Richards done for the season, Olbrich may also start Sunday’s game against the Mavericks.
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Matas Buzelis (illness) is available for Friday’s game against the Magic.

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.

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Davion Mitchell posted a full line on Saturday with 15 points (4-of-7 FGs), four rebounds, nine assists, two steals, two blocks and three three-pointers against the Pistons.

Fresh off dropping a career high 17 assists on Friday, Mitchell wasn’t able to record another double-double, but he came close. He ended up making up for it by contributing extra value on the defensive end in what has been arguably his best two-game stretch of the season. He has been one of the best late-round picks in fantasy basketball this season and should continue to stuff the stat sheet as Miami’s starting point guard for the rest of the season.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo led the Heat with 34 points (13-of-17 FGs), 14 rebounds, eight assists, one steal, three blocks and one three-pointer in a 137-117 win over the Pistons on Saturday.

Giannis wasn’t able to match his season high of 37 points that he set on Friday, but he was able to score at least 30 points for a third straight game, which led to Miami’s fourth straight win. Detroit didn’t have much of an answer for him, which helped him add an efficient shooting night to a dominant stat line. Plus, he was able to have an effective night at the free throw line, which helped inflate his value.
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Klay Thompson

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Klay Thompson returned to the lineup on Saturday and contributed 26 points (10-of-17 FGs), one rebound, four assists, one block and six three-pointers against the Pistons.

Following a one-game absence, Thompson was back in the starting unit for the Heat and had another strong outing. This was his second-highest scoring performance of the year, and he has really shrugged off a slow start. Over his last seven games, he has averaged 20.7 points and 5.1 triples per game while shooting 50 percent from the floor and 46.8 percent from deep. If he continues to shoot this well, Miami should keep winning more games.
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Duncan Robinson finished with 10 points (3-of-8 FGs), one rebound, one assist and two three-pointers against the Heat on Saturday.

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It wasn’t a great encore after his performance on Thursday, but Cunningham still led the way for Detroit. 12 of his points came in the fourth quarter, though it wasn’t enough to complete a comeback. Cade has been effective from the free throw line all season, but he has been on fire lately. Over his last three games, he has shot 34-of-35 from the charity stripe. Unfortunately, he wasn’t quite as dominant as he was on Thursday. Still, Cade has been well worth the first-round pick.
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Matas Buzelis delivered 18 points (5-of-9 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds and two assists over 30 minutes to propel the Bulls to a 117-106 win over the Timberwolves on Saturday.

Buzelis has gotten off to a rocky start overall this season, but he looked sharp in the early stages of this one, pouring in a game-high 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting, including 2-of-3 from beyond the arc, in the opening half. He cooled off considerably afterwards, notching just four points in the entire second half. Still, he managed to do enough as Chicago’s primary offensive creator in place of injured rookie sensation Caleb Wilson, who is set to miss 4-6 weeks with a fractured right hand, to power them to a much-needed road win. It’s hard to trust him for fantasy purposes given how up-and-down he’s been, but he should get plenty of scoring chances while Wilson is sidelined for at least the next month.
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