Every NBA player has a trade price, and Bulls wing Matas Buzelis is no exception

Writer Morris Bankston argues that Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis should not be completely immune from trade discussions ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season. While noting that trading Buzelis should not be an immediate priority, Bankston contends executive Bryson Graham must establish an asset valuation for the young wing, who is entering his third rookie-scale season alongside emerging cornerstone Caleb Wilson.

According to the analysis, a hypothetical target for Chicago in a Buzelis trade scenario would be Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley. Bankston suggests financial constraints and apron penalties could eventually force Cleveland to reconsider their roster composition, though any such deal would likely require Chicago to surrender additional draft capital.