Matas Buzelis, the number 11 pick in the 2024 NBA draft, has signed his rookie contract with the Chicago Bulls ¹ ² ³. Buzelis, a 6’10” forward, played for the G League Ignite in the 2023-2024 season, averaging 14.1 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 1.9 blocks in 31 minutes per game across 34 outings ¹ ².
The 19-year-old player was born in Chicago and will now join his hometown team ⁴ ⁵. Buzelis was considered a top-five pick but ultimately fell to the Bulls at number 11 ¹ ² ⁵. His four-year contract is worth up to $24.9 million, with the first two years guaranteed ⁵.
Buzelis’ addition to the Bulls comes as the team is retooling its roster, having already traded Alex Caruso and potentially losing DeMar DeRozan in free agency ¹ ². With his signing, the Bulls hope to develop Buzelis’ skills, given his high ceiling and untapped potential ⁴.
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