Matas Buzelis
#14PF · Chicago Bulls
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All-Rookie 2nd Team '25
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Height
6'8"
Weight
209 lbs
Age
21
Experience
1 yrs
Wingspan
6'10.0"
Reach
8'9.5"
Hand Size
8.5" × 9.25"
C+
B
D
B
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The Verdict on Matas, in One Read
On the field, Matas Buzelis grades out as a shaky PF for Chicago Bulls (D Impact). That places him 26th of 84 graded power forwards. In his on-court role, the grade is strong (B Role), reflecting how he produces relative to others at his position. Against that production, his deal reads as fairly priced on the Contract Value Index (C+) — the team is paying below what the play would command. The public read is positive (B Sentiment), drawn from current news and social signal rather than the box score. As a pro, expect these grades to move quickly as a real sample builds.
Career StatsC+
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 157 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 0.7 | 1.5 | 46.3% | 35.3% | 79.5% |
| 2025-26 | | 77 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Performance Grade by Season
CareerC+| Season | Team | GP | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | | 77 | 16.3 | 5.8 | 2.1 | 46.3% | B B |
| 2024-25 | | 80 | 8.6 | 3.5 | 1.0 | 45.4% | D+ D+ |
Grades reflect the player's performance in each season. Header grade shows the current season.
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 4/11 | vs ORL | L 103-127 | 27 | 14 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 6-17 | 0-9 | -18 |
| Fri, 4/3 | @ NYK | L 96-136 | 23 | 11 |
Current Contract
Length
3 years
Total Value
$18.8M
Guaranteed
$11.2M
AAV
$5.5M/yr
Guaranteed %60%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
C+
Fair Value
OverpayFair ValueGreat Value
Matas Buzelis's contract with the Chicago Bulls earns a C+ CVI — roughly what you'd expect for this level of production and salary. Matas's current production grades out in the middle of the pack among NBA power forwards. His $5.5M average annual value ranks as role player money for the power forward market. The production lines up closely with the price tag, which is essentially paying fair market value. At 21, Matas has years of development ahead, which adds significant upside to this contract. The 3-year contract represents a moderate investment with room to exit if needed.
Performance Analysis
C+
#26 of 84 Power Forwards
FCA+
Matas Buzelis earns a C+ Performance grade — solid for a sophomore, with room to grow into a larger role. This season, Matas is putting up 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game across 157 games. Matas's strongest area is RPG at 5.8, which compares favorably to the power forward median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is APG at 2.1 (power forward median: 4.0). Among 84 NBA power forwards graded this season, Matas ranks 26th. As a All-Rookie 2nd Team talent at just 21, Matas's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Chicago Bulls.
Contracts in the Same Value Band
Other same-position deals the Contract Value Index also places in the C band — a quick read on where Matas's contract sits relative to comparable money.
How Matas Compares at the Position
Matas Buzelis ranks 26th of 84 graded power forwards by performance. That slots Matas between Bobby Portis (B-) just ahead and P.J. Washington (C+) just behind.
Graded higher
Bobby PortisMilwaukee BucksB-Jabari Smith Jr.Houston RocketsB-Collin Murray-BoylesToronto RaptorsC+Matas BuzelisC+
Graded lower
P.J. WashingtonDallas MavericksTransaction History
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About this player
Matas Buzelis is a player on a rookie-scale contract listed at PF for the Chicago Bulls. FanVerdicts covers every NBA player, team, GM, and transaction — and puts your verdict on all of it. Sign in to cast your Fan Verdict on Matas Buzelis, see where the crowd lands, and argue the call. FanVerdicts also brings its own read — performance, sentiment, and Contract Value Index — as one honest input alongside the crowd's. Where FanVerdicts has weighed in so far: Contract Value Index C+, Performance C+, Sentiment B.
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