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It was a festive Saturday night for the Chicago Bulls. On the one hand, they honored six legendary members of the organization in their second annual Ring of Honor Ceremony. At the same time, they managed to eek by with a 121-120 victory over the lowly Washington Wizards.  Even though the general rule of thumb […]

The Chicago Bulls (8-7) have been quite inconsistent through the early part of the NBA schedule. They followed a one-point, last-second road victory over the Portland Trail Blazers with a blowout loss at home to the Miami Heat Friday night. They hope to get back on the winning track Saturday night when they host the […]

After a powerful start to the season, the Chicago Bulls are struggling. On Friday, they suffered their worst loss of the season, a 36-point trouncing at the hands of the Miami Heat, 143-107. In the process, the Bulls now have an 8-7 record and have lost three of their last five games. Furthermore, they are […]

So far, the Chicago Bulls have been getting solid production from Matas Buzelis. As a result, they need to ensure he is healthy. On Friday, it seemed for a minute that Buzelis would be out in their NBA Cup matchup against the Miami Heat. In the third quarter, Buzelis was seen at the other end […]

Currently, the Chicago Bulls are experiencing a four-game losing streak after an unexpected strong start to the season. On Wednesday, they lost to the Detroit Pistons 124-113 on the road. As a result, the Bulls are now 6-5. Nevertheless, Josh Giddey was able to instill an ounce of confidence into the squad, per The Young […]

After a string of big wins, there seemed to be hope that the Chicago Bulls had turned a corner. However, they are now on a four-game losing streak after being defeated 124-113 by the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. After the game, head coach Billy Donovan didn’t sugarcoat it, saying his players can’t afford not to […]

Already ten games into the season, and Matas Buzelis is a main attraction for the Chicago Bulls. He brings a particular brand of excitement and energy for a guy aching to make a name for himself in his second season. Now, one of the most dynamic and exciting players of his time is giving Buzelis […]

There is no doubt the Chicago Bulls are hurting after losing to the San Antonio Spurs 121-117 on Monday. The explanation point came when Victor Wembanyama hit back-to-back three-pointers in the remaining minute of the fourth quarter. In retrospect, during the late stages of the game, something became clear. The Bulls’ second-year guard, Matas Buzelis, […]

On Monday, the Chicago Bulls were dealt a blow. Josh Giddey, who injured his ankle against the Cleveland Cavaliers, will be listed as out for the game against the San Antonio Spurs, per Will Gottlieb of CHGO Bulls.  On Saturday, Giddey hurt his ankle as a result of a massive crossover by De’Andre Hunter that […]

On Friday, the Chicago Bulls got all of Giannis Antetokounmpo and then some, ask Ayo Dosunmu. As a result, the Bulls lost 126-110 for their second loss of the season. In the process, Giannis came away with 41 points, 15 rebounds, and nine assists. Afterward, Matas Buzelis took time out to discuss what it will take […]

The Chicago Bulls stormed back from 24 points down to stun the Philadelphia 76ers 113-111 at the United Center, and the comeback had both basketball brilliance and viral flair. After Nikola Vucevic buried the game-winning three-pointer with 3.2 seconds remaining for the Bulls, second-year forward Matas Buzelis made sure Chicago’s celebration extended far beyond the […]

For the Chicago Bulls, Ayo Dosunmu is the complete package. He can score in bunches when needed, solidly rebound, defend with intensity, and bring a style of play that harkens back to the good old days of Kobe Bryant. In other words, he is the essence of the dependable player.  However, on Tuesday, Dosunmu was […]

For nearly a decade, the Chicago Bulls have existed in a state of limbo, good enough to compete but never good enough to truly matter. The “play-in purgatory” label has clung to them like an unwanted nickname. But this season, something feels different. Four games into the 2025-26 NBA campaign, the Bulls are undefeated for […]

During Media Day in September, the Chicago Bulls’ second-year guard Matas Buzelis said he wanted to go for the NBA’s Most Improved Player honors. After the first four games of the season, he is showing considerable promise. So far, Buzelis is averaging 16.8 points and 4.8 rebounds per game. Additionally, he is shooting 51% from […]

For the first time since 2021, the Chicago Bulls are off to a 3-0 start to the season. On Monday, they came back from 13 points down to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 128-123. Now the Bulls will try to go for 4-0 on Wednesday as they take on the Sacramento Kings. In the process, they […]

Already three games into the season, and Matas Buzelis is making an impression on the Chicago Bulls. He is averaging 12.0 points and 4.5 rebounds per game as the Bulls are off to a 3-0 start. On Monday, they came back from 13 points down to defeat the Atlanta Hawks 128-123. Altogether, Buzelis finished with […]

After a sluggish start, the Chicago Bulls found themselves in contention with the Atlanta Hawks. Fortunately, Josh Giddey, who was listed as questionable due to a finger injury, was in the starting rotation and finished with a double double (18 points, 13 rebounds). Additionally, Matas Buzelis came around in the second half to come away […]

The Chicago Bulls started off the season on a high note. On Wednesday, they upset the Detroit Pistons for a 115-111 victory at the United Center. While their veteran center, Nikola Vucevic, led the charge toward victory, Matas Buzelis was his second-in-command. Altogether, Buzelis finished the game with 21 points, six rebounds, and three assists […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a rebuilding phase in 2025-26, but that didn’t stop them from getting in the win column on opening night. In front of a packed crowd at the United Center, the Bulls picked up a 115-111 win over the Detroit Pistons to get going in the right direction this season. Nikola […]

When it comes to talent and confidence, Matas Buzelis of the Chicago Bulls has both. And it is a good thing too, because Chicago will need Buzelis to excel with Coby White out due to a calf injury for the start of the season.  Before the Bulls’ season opener against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, […]

The news that Coby White will miss the start of the season due to a calf injury was not what the Bulls were hoping for. After all, White is their dynamic scorer and playmaker as well as the team leader. The guy around whom the offense revolves. Indeed, his absence will be felt, but luckily […]

In basketball, free throws do plenty of good. Nobody knows that better than Wilt Chamberlain, despite being a poor free-throw shooter, who was 28-for-32 in his historic 100-point game in 1962. Perhaps the second name that comes to mind is Shaquille O’Neal for apparent reasons. Fast forward to today, and the Chicago Bulls are hopefully […]

For the last few years, the Chicago Bulls have been caught in the hamster wheel. In other words, feeling trapped. However, with the new season approaching, the Bulls are looking to get back to form.  A place where, at the very least, they could contend for the playoffs while developing a group of young talent […]

There is really no overlooking the Chicago Bulls. That is especially true with their second-year forward Matas Buzelis, who has the potential to do much more than expected this year. During the Bulls’ Media Day on Monday, Buzelis declared his intention to achieve a coveted prize: the NBA Most Improved Player of the Year. When […]

The Chicago Bulls haven’t had a young player generate this much excitement since Derrick Rose returned home as the No. 1 overall pick in 2008. Now, 17 years later, the franchise once again looks to a hometown product as its potential savior. Matas Buzelis, the 6-foot-10 forward who was selected with the No. 11 overall […]

The Chicago Bulls finished ninth in the Eastern Conference last season with a 39-43 record, losing during their play-in tournament appearance against the Miami Heat. While the Bulls caught some late season steam and finished just inside the cut-off, there’s still a ton of work to be done on this roster that is seemingly continuing […]

The Chicago Bulls and Josh Giddey finally reached an agreement on a contract extension Tuesday as the guard signed a new four-year, $120 million deal. This deal has been in the works for the entire offseason, and Giddey ended up getting a nice pay day. Reports initially stated that Giddey was hoping to receive $30 […]

Chicago Bulls center Nikola Vucevic has been a fixture in international basketball for more than a decade. Ahead of EuroBasket 2025, he revealed that he attempted to persuade rookie teammate Matas Buzelis to join Lithuania for the tournament. Speaking to Lukas Katilius of BasketNews, Vucevic explained that his request came from a belief that Buzelis […]

For years, NBA 2K ratings have sparked heated debates among fans, analysts, and even players themselves. The Chicago Bulls’ roster in 2K26 is no different, a lineup riddled with baffling over valuations and glaring underestimations that simply don’t reflect reality. A team often criticized for being stuck in NBA purgatory has suddenly been painted in […]

Josh Giddey still hasn’t reached a deal with the Chicago Bulls this offseason, but an interesting post from Matas Buzelis on Wednesday has people thinking that a deal might be done soon. After ending the season on a surge, Giddey positioned himself to earn a nice new contract with the Bulls this offseason. There has […]

The Chicago Bears are hoping for continued growth from quarterback Caleb Williams as he enters his second season in 2025-26. Williams showed flashes of the immense talent that allowed him to be drafted number one overall a season ago, but at times he was a bit sporadic as he adjusted to the NFL level. At […]

The Chicago Bulls finished up NBA Summer League play on Friday with a win against the Utah Jazz. The Bulls young core was on full display during Summer League action, and it was a glimpse into the future for fans in the Windy City. This team is trying to build a young core from the […]

The Chicago Bears had a disappointing season last year. After drafting Caleb Williams with the No. 1 pick in 2024, expectations were high for the former Heisman winner. After a strong second half of his rookie season, Williams and his new head coach, Ben Johnson, are ready to attack next season. Chicago Bulls forward Matas […]

LAS VEGAS — When the Chicago Bulls were on the clock with the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, there was one player their fans were begging the organization to take: Matas Buzelis, the hometown kid. Fortunately for Bulls fans, the front office loved Buzelis’ potential, and he was selected to become the next […]

During the first week of NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, one of the top human highlight reels has been Chicago Bulls’ second-year wing Matas Buzelis and his dazzling dunks. Over the weekend, Matas Buzelis threw down a smooth slam after shooting out on the break during one of the Bulls’ early summer league games. […]

The Chicago Bulls have had an interesting offseason, trading Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers in exchange for Isaac Okoro, among some other transactions. The Bulls are looking to get past the play-in game barrier that has ended their season in each of the last three years. One beacon of hope for the Bulls moving […]

Over the past couple of seasons, the Chicago Bulls have been a team that can’t quite seem to pick a direction in terms of whether they want to tank or make the playoffs. They’ve been a team stuck in the play-in. But the Bulls have some intriguing young players on the team such as Matas […]

The Chicago Bulls are in a transitional phase for the franchise, having traded away stars like DeMar DeRozan and Zach LaVine in recent years while trading for Josh Giddey, drafting Matas Buzelis, and Noa Essengue in recent drafts. Now entering his season, Buzelis is looking to take a jump. Bulls’ Matas Buzelis looking to take […]

It’s been an interesting offseason for the Chicago Bulls, who recently traded Lonzo Ball to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Isaac Okoro and are expected to soon sign Josh Giddey to a contract extension. Giddey is part of a new youth movement in Chicago that the team hopes will eventually push them past their play-in round […]