Matas Buzelis’ shooting and shot blocking give Bulls a useful combination
His second-season totals show why Chicago can ask more than one thing of its young forward.
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Bulls open preseason October 7 before a road-heavy opening week
Three home exhibitions lead into the regular-season opener in Toronto.
Bryson Graham brings a scouting background to the Bulls’ rebuild
Chicago’s new basketball chief has worked across player development, video and college evaluation.
Tiago Splitter’s first Bulls season puts development work at center court
Chicago’s new coach brings experience from player development, European club basketball and Portland.
Noa Essengue enters year two with a small sample and a larger job ahead
The interrupted rookie season and uneven summer leave Chicago with more evaluation to do.
Dailyn Swain’s Texas production meets a tougher Bulls learning curve
Chicago’s No. 15 pick arrives with a broad college record and a difficult first summer shooting sample.
Caleb Wilson's Summer League shooting gives Bulls a new development question
Chicago's fourth pick averaged 23. 5 points and 7. 3 rebounds through four games before resting the finale.
Bulls enter preseason with Powell and Claxton alongside a developing young core
Chicago has added veteran help while leaving important development questions for Matas Buzelis and rookie Caleb Wilson.