The Chicago Bulls have been without a strong identity for years now.
In fact, some people would argue they have been without an identity for decades.
Of course, they want that to change, and they wish to help promising young players develop and grow.
According to Evan Sidery, Matas Buzelis could be taking a “big development leap” in the new season.
He noted that Buzelis averaged 13.0 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.1 blocks after the All-Star break in 2024-25.
“The 6’10” wing is a key long-term building block moving forward in Chicago,” Sidery wrote.
The Bulls believe Matas Buzelis is about to take a big developmental leap.
Buzelis averaged 13 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.1 blocks post-All-Star break after gaining a larger role.
The 6’10” wing is a key long-term building block moving forward in Chicago.pic.twitter.com/0I5oGaoimH
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) August 6, 2025
Buzelis just got through his rookie season, and it was a promising one.
He averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 1.0 assists during his 80 games, starting in 31 of them.
It became clear that the Bulls have a lot of faith in Buzelis, and they see great things from him in the future.
Is he going to be a full-time starter for the Bulls in 2025-26?
That seems likely, and they think he could do even more in the new year.
If the Bulls are going to compete in the East again, they will need more than just Buzelis, but they are working hard to add other talent.
They want a slew of young players who have a lot of upside and potential to grow.
Buzelis is really the epitome of the type of star they are intrigued by, and they want more like him.
He was doing so well last year that some people even spoke about him as a Rookie of the Year candidate.
That means his second season is going to attract a lot of attention, and Buzelis will attempt to show that his first year wasn’t just a fluke.
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