Matas Buzelis Poised for Starting Role and Top-50 Fantasy Value with Bulls

Matas Buzelis, the 11th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, had a serviceable but inconsistent rookie season, finishing outside the top 250 in 9-category formats due to limited minutes early on. However, he showed significant promise late in the season. In 16 games during the final month, when given a meaningful role, Buzelis averaged 14.1 points, 4.9 rebounds, 0.8 steals, 1.3 blocks, and 2.3 three-pointers in 26.8 minutes, achieving top-70 value. Common sense suggests he will be in the starting lineup for Opening Night, playing upwards of 28 minutes. With increased opportunities and skill development, Buzelis (Yahoo ADP: 95) could flirt with top-50 fantasy value throughout the season.