Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis has his sights set high in the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend, and the rookie will be looking to hoist the Dr. J Trophy on Saturday.

Matas Buzelis registered a new career high in scoring and reached rare company on Tuesday to help lead the Bulls to a win over the Heat.

Matas Buzelis has admittedly put more time in the scouting report prep and film study, and it’s been paying off for the 20-year-old rookie. Michael Reaves/Getty Images Share TORONTO ...

Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis couldn’t miss. In fact, he was perfect. On a career night, Buzelis shot 10 of 10 from the field and 4 of 4 from 3-point range with 24 points. Advertisement The ...

LaVine teased he might have to make one more Dunk Contest appearance as he helped his young teammate prep for the 2025 edition.

Buzelis posted 12 points (5-9 FG, 2-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Sunday's 127-119 loss to the Pistons. Buzelis provided a spark off the Bulls bench in Sunday's ...

Vince Carter speaks with the AT&T Slam Dunk participants ahead of NBA All-Star Weekend.

Stephon Castle confirmed he will participate in the Slam Dunk Contest, and the Spurs rookie received some tips from Hall of ...

TORONTO — Matas Buzelis is ready for the next step. He never doubted it. The rookie believed he was ready for it from the moment he slid a Chicago Bulls cap onto his head in June. But it has ...