ByJulien Burke-
Matas Buzelis: stats, last game & news
Position:
Small Forward
Height:
208 cm
Age:
22 years (10/13/2004)
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Ranking 2026-2027NBA Preseason
NBA Preseason
PointsPTS
11
#120
ReboundsREB
3
#217
AssistsAST
1.3
#281
Last Games
Matas Buzelis
| Date | Playing time | Points | Rebounds | Assists | Steals | Blocks | Game | League |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22:31 | 13 | 6 | 3 | - | 1 | D 133-128 @  |  NBA Preseason | |
| 12:29 | 6 | - | - | - | 1 | D 100-104 vs  | NBA Preseason | |
| 25:34 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | V 124-117 vs  | NBA Preseason | |
| 13:26 | 6 | 5 | 1 | - | 1 | D 87-84 @  |  World Cup Qualifiers | |
| 22:33 | 12 | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | V 105-85 vs  | World Cup Qualifiers | |
| 26:43 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | D 103-127 vs  |  NBA | |
| 23:13 | 11 | 6 | - | - | - | D 136-96 @  | NBA |
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Career
- 2024-2025
Chicago Bulls
United States - 2024-2025
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Player Profile
Before making his mark on the basketball court, Matas Buzelis was making waves in the swimming pools of Illinois. This future NBA forward held the state's best times in breaststroke for the under-10 and under-12 age groups, a discipline that shaped the coordination and athletic fluidity that define his game today.
Born to Lithuanian parents who were both professional basketball players, Buzelis grew up in an environment where sporting excellence ran in the family. His grandfather had played for the prestigious Žalgiris Kaunas, while his grandmother excelled at handball in Lithuania. This dual American-Lithuanian background has shaped his identity as a player, leading him to commit to the Lithuanian national team in 2022.
His academic journey took him from Hinsdale Central High School to Brewster Academy, then to Sunrise Christian Academy, before he made the bold choice to join the NBA G League Ignite rather than go to college. That decision paid off: selected 11th overall in the 2024 NBA Draft by his hometown Chicago Bulls, he came full circle by joining the team.
Standing 6'9", Buzelis impresses with his versatility and natural feel for the game. In January 2025, he became the first Lithuanian and the first Bulls player since 2007 to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest, perfectly showcasing his spectacular potential. With his EuroBasket 2025 debut on the horizon wearing the Lithuanian jersey, this young prodigy skillfully navigates between his two basketball cultures.
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Honors & Championships
Matas Buzelis is steadily establishing himself as one of the standout rookies of the NBA season, with performances that evoke some of the greatest names in Bulls history.
- Joined Michael Jordan and Charles Oakley as the only Bulls rookies to record 28+ points, 9+ rebounds, and 6+ assists in a single game (vs. Dallas Mavericks, March 29, 2025)
- Set a career high with 31 points against the Los Angeles Lakers (March 22, 2025)
- Shot a perfect 10-for-10 from the field for 24 points against the Miami Heat (February 4, 2025)
- Recorded his first career double-double with 12 points and 12 rebounds against Portland (April 4, 2025)
- Averaged 14.1 points and 6.6 rebounds per game during his 2023-24 NBA G League season with Ignite
- Posted impressive stats in his final high school season: 15.7 points and 5.6 rebounds per game on 54% shooting, 42.4% from three, and 80% from the free-throw line
Awards & Individual Honors
Matas Buzelis is emerging as one of the rising figures in Lithuanian basketball, with a career already marked by prestigious honors.
- McDonald's All-American in 2023
- MVP of the Basketball Without Borders camp in 2023
- Gatorade Kansas Boys Basketball Player of the Year (2022-23)
- Selected for Team World at the Nike Hoops Summit (2022)
- 11th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft by the Chicago Bulls
- First Lithuanian to compete in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest (2025)
- Member of the Lithuanian national team for EuroBasket 2025
