Matas Buzelis leaves Bulls preseason game with ankle injury

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Last updated Oct 10, 2026

Matas Buzelis leaves Bulls preseason game with ankle injury
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Matas Buzelis exited the Chicago Bulls' preseason game against the Memphis Grizzlies at the United Center on October 10 after sustaining a right ankle injury. He left the game with 4:38 remaining in the second quarter and will not return. Earlier in the game, he was temporarily sidelined after a hard fall while attempting a block but returned to play. In total, Buzelis logged 12 minutes, scoring 6 points on 3-of-6 shooting. He recently contributed 14 points in the Bulls' previous preseason game against the Phoenix Suns. His current status for future games remains unclear.

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  • •Buzelis left the game due to a right ankle injury.
  • •He played 12 minutes, scoring 6 points.
  • •Bulls faced the Grizzlies in their second preseason game.
  • •Buzelis had 14 points in the previous game against the Suns.
  • •His return date is currently unknown.
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  • 2:34 AMYahoo Sports — Matas Buzelis exits Bulls/Grizzlies clash with right ankle injury
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The Chicago Bulls hosted the Memphis Grizzlies for their second preseason game on Friday at the United Center. The ever-so-explosive Matas Buzelis didn’t finish the whole thing. At the 4:38 mark of the 2nd quarter, Buzelis left the game with what turned out to be a right ankle injury. As a result, the Bulls announced that Buzelis won’t be […] The post Matas Buzelis exits Bulls/Grizzlies clash with right ankle injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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