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Chicago Bulls Provide Update On Matas Buzelis Preseason Injury

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis suffered a right ankle injury during an NBA preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct. 9, 2026. Buzelis exited the game during the second quarter and did not return. Right after the first half…

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 3:38 AM
Chicago Bulls Provide Update On Matas Buzelis Preseason Injury
Key Things to Know
  • Matas Buzelis exited the Bulls' preseason matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain.
  • Buzelis initially returned to play after tweaking his ankle on a block before exiting permanently in the second quarter.
  • Head coach Tiago Splitter stated Buzelis was sore and remained unsure if he would travel to face Denver.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Chicago Bulls ruled forward Matas Buzelis out of their preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies due to a right ankle sprain. Buzelis tweaked his ankle in the first quarter after blocking a shot by Jaylen Wells. Although he initially returned to play, he exited for good in the second quarter as a precaution after logging 12 minutes and scoring six points.

Bulls head coach Tiago Splitter indicated after the game that Buzelis was sore, and it remains uncertain whether he will travel for Sunday's game against the Denver Nuggets. Buzelis is expected to continue his recovery with the goal of being available for the Bulls' regular-season opener.

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