Buzelis plans to trash talk Doncic again in upcoming season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 2:01 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Matas Buzelis confirmed he will continue to trash talk Luka Doncic in the upcoming NBA season. During an appearance on 'Cousins with Vince Carter & Tracy McGrady,' Buzelis stated his decision to engage Doncic again despite previously suggesting otherwise. Buzelis had a notable performance earlier this year when his comments spurred Doncic to score 51 points in a game against the Chicago Bulls. The Bulls are expected to face the Lakers on January 2, with a second matchup on February 16.
- •Buzelis averaged 16.3 points last season.
- •Bulls will face the Lakers twice in January and February.
- •Doncic scored 51 points after Buzelis' trash talk last March.
- •Buzelis aims for personal redemption this season.
- 2:01 PMYahoo Sports — Buzelis: 'I’m definitely going to' talk trash to Luka Doncic again
"It looks like Luka Doncic hasn't heard the last of Matas Buzelis' trash-talking.
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