# Chicago Bulls roster development

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chicago-bulls-roster-development
> Updated: 2026-08-25T22:17:36.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Matas Buzelis has expressed his loyalty to the Chicago Bulls, stating he hopes to spend his entire career with the franchise and lead them to a championship. During a recent game, Buzelis engaged in a verbal exchange with Luka Doncic following a loss where Doncic scored 50 points.

As the team continues its rebuild, the Bulls are focusing on a young core following the 2026 NBA Draft. This includes rookie Caleb Wilson, who has received praise for his development as a creator and shooter, and Buzelis, who has shown significant statistical growth in his second season, averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 1.5 blocks per game.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-25: Chicago Bulls focus on young core with Wilson and Buzelis

The Chicago Bulls are centering their rebuild around rookie Caleb Wilson and rising forward Matas Buzelis, following Wilson's selection as the fourth overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chicago-bulls-focus-on-young-core-with-wilson-and-buzelis

### 2026-08-20: Matas Buzelis expresses loyalty to Chicago Bulls

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis expressed his desire to play his entire career in Chicago and reflected on a recent competitive verbal exchange with Luka Doncic.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/matas-buzelis-expresses-loyalty-to-chicago-bulls

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