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January 8, 2026
Hits for 20 in Wednesday's loss
Buzelis closed Wednesday's 108-93 loss to Detroit with 20 points (7-15 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three rebounds, one assist, four blocks and one steal in 33 minutes.
Analysis
The second-year forward shook off an illness to score at least 20 points for the third time in the last four games, while the four rejections were a season high. Buzelis has been on a roll the last few weeks, and over the last 11 games, he's averaging 18.3 points, 5.0 boards, 2.7 threes, 1.8 assists and 1.5 blocks.
January 7, 2026
Good to go Wednesday
Buzelis (illness) is good to go for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
Following the morning shootaround, Buzelis was upgraded from questionable to probable. Since then, he's officially been given the green light to suit up, and there's been no word of any restrictions ahead of this matchup.
January 7, 2026
Upgraded to probable
Buzelis (illness) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons.
Analysis
This is an expected update after Buzelis made it through shootaround without any setbacks. The forward is averaging 20.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 three-pointers over his last four appearances.
January 7, 2026
Goes through shootaround
Buzelis (illness) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Analysis
Johnson adds that Buzelis was smiling and seemingly in good spirits while getting shots up. Buzelis remains questionable on the injury report, but he's trending in the right direction to suit up Wednesday in Detroit.
January 6, 2026
Questionable for Wednesday
Buzelis is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons with an illness.
Analysis
This is a new issue for Buzelis, but the questionable tag suggests that he's day-to-day. Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, so the Bulls may be cautious. Patrick Williams and Julian Phillips could be more involved for the Bulls if Buzelis can't give it a go.
January 3, 2026
Steps up vs. Orlando
Buzelis produced 21 points (6-14 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds, seven assists, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes during Friday's 121-114 victory over the Magic.
Analysis
Buzelis was a strong contributor across the board Friday, leading his shorthanded squad in points, assists and blocks. He shouldered a larger workload without the services of Coby White (calf), Josh Giddey (hamstring) and Zach Collins (toe), posting arguably his best all-around performance of the 2025-26 season so far. Buzelis should continue to have opportunities to shine until Chicago can shake the injury bug.