Buzelis, Bulls and All-Star

Chicago Bulls’ Matas Buzelis is chasing history — and a never-before-seen dunk — on All-Star weekend
When Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis made his debut Saturday in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest during All-Star weekend in San Francisco, the pressure was a little different.
Matas Buzelis Representing The Bulls Alone at All-Star Weekend
All-Star Weekend is finally here, bringing a week of rest for all but one Chicago Bulls player: Matas Buzelis. Buzelis will compete in the dunk contest on Saturday and the Rising Stars event on Friday.
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 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.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis to compete in NBA Slam Dunk Contest Saturday
In what has long been the hallmark event of the NBA All-Star weekend, Chicago Bulls rookie and Chicago-area native Matas Buzelis will get the chance to showcase his skills in the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest.
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis struggles in All-Star slam-dunk contest
Matas Buzelis #14 of the Chicago Bulls dunks the ball during the 2025 AT&T Slam Dunk Contest as part of the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night at Chase Center on February 15, 2025 in San Francisco, California.
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Bulls fall to Timberwolves in Matas Buzelis' first NBA start
The All-Star weekend beginning Feb. 14 with the contests and game in San Francisco, Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis the Bulls lone representative competing in the Slam Dunk, generally is regarded ...
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Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis looks to build on perfect night: ‘My confidence right now is high’
Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis couldn’t miss. In fact, he was perfect. On a career night, Buzelis shot 10 of 10 from the field and 4 of 4 from 3-point range with 24 points. Advertisement ...
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Bulls open to trade anyone on roster besides Matas Buzelis?
Paul George just put Matas Buzelis on skates at the perimeter, then drew a foul off him at the rim. Rookie getting taken to class by one of his favorite players. – 8:31 PM KC Johnson @ KCJHoop ...
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Buzelis can’t advance past first round of dunk contest
Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis might have gone a little too strong on degree of difficulty in the NBA Slam Dunk Contest. Buzelis couldn't complete his opening dunk and was eliminated in the first ...
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Chicago Bulls
TORONTO — Matas Buzelis is ready for the next step. He never doubted it. The rookie believed he was ready for it from the moment he slid a Chicago Bulls cap onto his head in June. But it has ...