Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (nose) has been upgraded to available ahead of Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The rookie forward suffered a nose contusion and is likely going to wear a mask because of it. He scored 20 points during Monday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. Despite that, fantasy managers shouldn't expect too much from Buzelis. He has been fairly inconsistent as a contributor this season and usually only plays minutes in the teens.
Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis has made a good impression in minicamp sessions ahead of training camp. "It was one thing for the 11th pick to impress in summer league, but the word out of minicamp sessions is the 19-year-old is holding his own in team activities. Buzelis has impressed with his passing and ability to attack the rim," wrote The Athletic's Darnell Mayberry. Buzelis is expected to be one of the top rookies in the league this season, and based on Mayberry's words, he looks ready to make an instant impact. Buzelis' fantasy value could get a further boost if Patrick Williams (foot) isn't fully healthy for the start of the year.
Matas Buzelis Goes Off For 28 Points Versus Warriors
Chicago Bulls guard/forward Matas Buzelis led all scorers with 28 points in Sunday's 92-82 defeat against the Golden State Warriors in the Las Vegas Summer League. The 19-year-old, who was selected 11th in this year's draft, hit 4-for-8 from downtown and finished 10-for-22 overall from the floor. He snagged a pair of steals and also registered five rebounds. Buzelis is off to a good start in the Summer League, although he struggled badly with his shot in his first appearance against Milwaukee on Saturday. With two games played, Buzelis has averaged 21.5 points and 6.0 rebounds.
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