Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 21, 2025
Small-forward thinking by Bulls' Matas Buzelis
Bulls forward Matas Buzelis is better equipped to play the three than the four, at least for now.David Dermer/AP
CLEVELAND — Matas Buzelis would welcome more minutes at small forward.
But it’s a luxury the Bulls can’t afford all the time, at least not with the current roster.
Patrick Williams was drafted, then given a $90 million extension to bring muscle to the frontcourt through the 2028-29 season. Williams played 16 minutes in the back-to-back wins against the Cavaliers, scored two points and had no rebounds. It’s safe to say it’s still not working out.
That leaves Buzelis, 21, as the power forward by default.
