LaMelo Ball, NBA Players React to Matas Buzelis' Latest Post

Hornets star LaMelo Ball and other NBA players reacted to Bulls forward Matas Buzelis' recent Instagram post

Apr 9, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis (14) celebrates his three point basket against the Miami Heat during the second half at United Center. | David Banks-Imagn Images

The Chicago Bulls haven't spent the entirety of NBA 2K26 Summer League on the right side of the news cycle, but a bright spot for them was certainly second-year forward Matas Buzelis.

After securing a nine-point victory over the Indiana Pacers, Buzelis confirmed that his time playing for the summer squad had come to an end. In two games, the 20-year-old averaged 22.5 points, five rebounds and 1.5 blocks. Chicago went 1-2 prior to Buzelis being shut down.

The next morning, Buzelis posted a series of pictures from his time in Las Vegas to Instagram. It drew a plethora of reactions.

"Pump it Up vibes," Charlotte Hornets star LaMelo Ball wrote. "I f*** wit it."

"Buzi," Bulls point guard Tre Jones responded.

"🔥" Bulls forward Issac Okoro wrote.

Matas Buzelis today:

28 Points
5 Rebounds
8/14 FGM
2/4 3PM pic.twitter.com/MUYqT69dUb
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) July 15, 2025

Last season, Buzelis averaged 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and one assist on 45 percent shooting from the field. Chicago fell short in the Eastern Conference Play-In Tournament, but now looks to make the postseason for the first time since the 2021-22 season.

With a year under his belt following a promising showing in Las Vegas, Buzelis stands a chance to be a big impact player in that effort.

Now, his offseason truly begins ahead of fall training camp in Chicago.

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