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March 11, 2026
Tabbed probable for Thursday
Buzelis is listed as probable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to a sprained right ankle.
Analysis
Buzelis pops up on the injury report for the opening leg of a back-to-back set due to an ankle injury. The second-year forward, who's fresh off his first 40-point game, is expected to play through the issue Thursday night.
March 11, 2026
Records first career 40-point game
Buzelis finished with 41 points (16-28 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six rebounds, two assists, two steals and two blocks in 45 minutes during Tuesday's 130-124 overtime win over Golden State.
Analysis
Buzelis delivered a career-high 41 points with the help of a strong showing from the field. However, the 2024 first-round pick's contributions didn't stop in the scoring column, as he accounted for two of Chicago's six steals on the night and swatted away a pair of shots to total five blocks over his last two appearances. Buzelis has been handed more opportunities lately due to a slew of key injuries to the rotation, and he's responded by averaging 24.0 points over his last six outings.
March 11, 2026
Available Tuesday
Buzelis (ankle) is available for Tuesday's game against Golden State.
Analysis
Buzelis will shake off his probable tag due to a right ankle sprain and suit up Tuesday. Over eight outings since the All-Star break, the second-year forward has averaged 17.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.5 blocks in 29.8 minutes per contest.
March 10, 2026
Likely to play Tuesday
Buzelis (ankle) is probable for Tuesday's game against the Warriors.
Analysis
Buzelis is listed on the injury report with a right ankle sprain that forced him to miss Thursday's contest against the Suns, though he returned Sunday against the Kings. Carrying a probable tag, the 21-year-old will likely be available Tuesday. Over his past 10 games, the forward is averaging 17.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 blocks in 29.3 minutes per contest.
March 9, 2026
Returns with 20-point effort
Buzelis closed with 20 points (5-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-9 FT), eight rebounds, four assists and three blocks in 30 minutes during Sunday's 126-110 loss to Sacramento.
Analysis
Buzelis recorded a solid line in the loss with production in every major category. The 2024 first-round pick has matched career-high production with near-perfect attendance this season. Thursday's absence marked his first of the campaign and only the third absence of his two-year tenure with the Bulls. Over 63 games, Buzelis is averaging 15.4 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.5 blocks.
March 8, 2026
Available Sunday
Buzelis (ankle) will play in Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Buzelis missed Thursday's game with an ankle injury, but he will return to action Sunday. Over his last five appearances, he holds averages of 19.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.4 assists in 29.4 minutes per contest.
March 8, 2026
Iffy to face Sacramento
Buzelis (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Analysis
Buzelis is in danger of missing a second consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain. If the second-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Leonard Miller and Guerschon Yabusele would be candidates to see an uptick in minutes, especially if Patrick Williams (quadriceps) is downgraded from questionable to out.
March 6, 2026
Won't go Thursday
Buzelis (ankle) is out for Thursday's game against the Suns.
Analysis
Buzelis will miss his first game of the season after picking up an ankle injury in Chicago's previous matchup Tuesday against Oklahoma City. Jalen Smith (calf) and Patrick Williams (quadriceps) are also out, so it'll be up to Leonard Miller, Lachlan Olbrich and Nick Richards to step up in the frontcourt.