The Chicago Bulls have exercised their 2026–27 rookie-scale team option on forward Matas Buzelis, securing him under contract for another season.
This decision locks in the third year of his rookie deal, guaranteeing him $5.7 million for the upcoming campaign.
Buzelis showed steady growth throughout his first year in the NBA. Overall, he finished his rookie season averaging 8.6 points and 3.5 rebounds in 18.9 minutes per game.
However, his impact became more evident down the stretch. After being moved into the starting lineup for the final 31 games, the 6-foot-10 forward elevated his production, putting up 13 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 1.9 assists per contest.
He also displayed improved efficiency, shooting 47% from the floor and knocking down 35% of his three-point attempts on nearly five shots from beyond the arc per game.
Bulls Exercise 26-27 Team Option For Matas Buzelis https://t.co/ZUQ9VKsg6a
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