Matas Buzelis Representing The Bulls

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis is chasing history — and a never-before-seen dunk — on All-Star weekend
When Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis makes his debut Saturday in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star weekend in San Francisco, the pressure will be a little different.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis ready to introduce himself in dunk contest
Buzelis is turning into the lone bright spot of a very dim Bulls season, and this weekend he gets a chance to show off his skills. He's a bit of an underdog at 6-10, but don't tell him that.
Bulls' Matas Buzelis named as injury replacement in Rising Stars Game
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis was named as an injury replacement player in the Rising Stars Game on Friday at NBA All-Star Weekend.
Bulls' Matas Buzelis named late injury replacement for All-Star Weekend
Bulls rookie forward Matas Buzelis is replacing Pelicans rookie Yves Missi in Friday night's 2025 NBA Rising Stars at All-Star Weekend.
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis added to 2025 Rising Stars competition
Buzelis was selected as a replacement player for the 2025 Castrol Rising Stars competition that begins Friday. The Bulls rookie is already competing in the 2025 NBA Dunk Contest, where he'll look to unseat two-time champion Mac McClung.
Pelicans’ Yves Missi Hyperextends Knee, Replaced By Bulls’ Matas Buzelis For Rising Stars
New Orleans Pelicans center Yves Missi has a hyperextended right knee and will be re-evaluated next week. The NBA Rising
Matas Buzelis Looks Like A Cornerstone Player For The Bulls
Matas Buzelis is developing nicely in his rookie year with the Chicago Bulls. Ben Pfeifer breaks down how he excels and where he can grow.
Bulls' Matas Buzelis issues warning ahead of Slam Dunk Contest
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis has his sights set high in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, and the rookie will be looking to hoist the Dr. J Trophy on Saturday. Buzelis will be the fifth Bulls player to participate in the annual event and the first since Tyrus Thomas in 2007.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis looks to build on perfect night: ‘My confidence right now is high’
As the Bulls face an uphill battle with a rebuild, Buzelis provided a glimmer of hope at the United Center on Tuesday night.
Bulls’ Buzelis added to Friday’s Rising Stars event at NBA All-Star Weekend
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis was added to the roster of the Rising Stars tournament, which tips off NBA All-Star Weekend on Friday night in San Francisco. Buzelis, who will also take part in Saturday's
Matas Buzelis makes bold 6-word declaration ahead of NBA Dunk Contest
Buzelis has had some emphatic dunks this year, but Mac McClung will not be going down without a fight. He doesn't even play in the NBA, but his hops and his ability to dunk the basketball are unreal. If someone that isn't in the league gets invited and continues to win the contest, you know they are impressive.
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Matas Buzelis scores second-chance basket
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis is off the mark on his 3-point attempt, but he gets the ball back and finishes strong at the rim.