Chicago Bulls are targeting Matas Buzelis

The Chicago Bulls face a pivotal summer after an NBA Play-In Tournament loss and no playoff series wins since 2015. With Zach LaVine likely to be traded after an injury-plagued season, the team must decide between staying relevant in the Eastern Conference or rebuilding.

With the 11th choice in the NBA Draft, Artūras Karnišovas, the head of the Bulls' front office, is anticipated to utilize it to strengthen the team's youthful core. They are allegedly considering a trade up to choose Chicago native and former G-League Ignite forward Matas Buzelis, who is predicted to go in the top five. In the previous season, Buzelis averaged 14.3 points and 6.9 rebounds. Linking him together with Patrick Williams may be a calculated move. To help in a deal, Chicago possesses assets like the 2025 protected first-round selection of the Portland Trail Blazers.