It’s the final weekend before the NBA regular season begins, which means you’re coming here for your fantasy basketball drafts.
Should you draft Matas Buzelis this season? Here’s the latest outlook, projections, and rankings for the Chicago Bulls Small Forward.
Should You Draft Matas Buzelis in Fantasy Basketball?
Matas Buzelis enters his sophomore season with momentum after a strong finish to his rookie campaign. The 6-foot-9 forward averaged 13.0 points, 4.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 blocks in 31 starts, showing off his offensive versatility and improved confidence. Over his final 20 games, he shot an impressive 49.2% from the field and 41.5% from three.
The Bulls remain largely unchanged from last season, which means Buzelis should continue to develop as a featured piece in the frontcourt alongside Coby White and Josh Giddey. Rookie forward Noa Essengue projects as more of a complementary fit than a replacement, leaving Buzelis as the clear favorite to start at power forward. His shooting, mobility, and improving defense make him a promising long-term fit, though consistency will be key as he takes on a larger role.
For fantasy managers, Buzelis profiles as a high-upside late-round target, especially in category leagues. He contributes across the board without hurting percentages. If his scoring climbs and his playing time stabilizes, he could easily outproduce his draft slot.
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What Are Buzelis’s Fantasy Basketball Projections This Season?
Based on our proprietary metrics here at PFSN, we project Buzelis to score 1,930.0 fantasy points this season, with him averaging 12.6 points per game.
This includes 4.6 field goals per game, 1.8 three-pointers per game, 1.6 free throws per game, 4.8 rebounds per game, 1.8 assists per game, 0.5 steals per game, and 1.5 blocks per game.
Where Does Matas Buzelis Rank in the Upcoming Fantasy Basketball Season?
Buzelis is ranked 99th overall and 16th at his position. The five players ranked ahead of him overall include Keegan Murray, Ausar Thompson, Zach Edey, Draymond Green, and Bradley Beal.
The five players ranked behind him overall include Jakob Poeltl, Kyle Kuzma, Tari Eason, Keyonte George, and Santi Aldama.
The five players ranked ahead of him at his position include Josh Hart, Kawhi Leonard, Andrew Wiggins, OG Anunoby, and Mikal Bridges.
The five players ranked behind him at his position include Eason, Toumani Camara, De’Andre Hunter, Kelly Oubre Jr., and Cam Whitmore.
