The Chicago Bulls are having a not-so-great 2024-25 season, currently holding a 22-35 record and sitting in No. 10 place in the Eastern Conference. Despite their struggles, one bright spot has been the performance of rookie Matas Buzelis.

Matas Buzelis has impressed many people throughout his rookie campaign with the Bulls, and gained another fan in Kevin Durant.

"I try to always impact the game, because you never know who’s watching," Durant said Saturday night in Chicago.

Another Bulls player who had a productive night was Matas Buzelis. He started against the Suns and had 15 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 24 minutes of action while shooting 5-10 from the field and 3-7 from three-point range.

Following the game, Suns superstar Kevin Durant gave his props to the ... no doubt that he will be a major part of Chicago's future plans. While the Bulls are just 22-35 on the season after ...

Kevin Durant is off the injury report and is expected to play against the Chicago Bulls on Friday at the United Center.

Matas Buzelis attacked Saturday’s matchup against Kevin Durant with his signature intensity — and earned praise from the NBA superstar as a result.

Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Bradley Beal had 25 in his return to the starting lineup to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.

Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 121-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 22, 2025, at the United Center. Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first half ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Chicago Bulls guard Tre Jones (30), left, guards Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the second half ...