Summary
The Chicago Bulls have decided to keep Matas Buzelis for another year by picking up the $5.7 million option on his contract. Buzelis was drafted in 2024 and has shown improvement, making him a key player for the Bulls. They also added new players, including Noa Essengue, to strengthen their roster.
Key Facts
- Chicago Bulls picked 20-year-old forward Matas Buzelis in the 2024 NBA Draft with the 11th pick.
- Buzelis performed better after the Bulls traded Zach LaVine, with averages of 13.4 points and 4.5 rebounds in 32 games.
- The Bulls exercised a $5.7 million team option on Buzelis' contract for the upcoming season.
- Chicago re-signed point guard Josh Giddey to a four-year, $100 million deal.
- The team drafted Noa Essengue, an 18-year-old, with the 12th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.
- Essengue showed potential in the Summer League, averaging 12.7 points and 5.3 rebounds per game.
- Coby White, another key player, continues to be a significant part of the Bulls' plans after a strong season.
