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MATAS BUZELIS Opens Up On Struggles &: BULLS OFFENSE IS "FREESTYLE"?! Powell's WARNING + Knicks Preview

24m | Oct 28, 2026

🐂🔥 MATAS BUZELIS GETS REAL ABOUT THE CHICAGO BULLS OFFENSE! NORMAN POWELL SENDS A WARNING!

Chicago Bulls forward Matas Buzelis is opening up about his difficult start to the 2026-27 NBA season, his offensive role, and the challenges of finding opportunities alongside Caleb Wilson, Norman Powell and Josh Giddey!

After struggling through the opening games, Buzelis acknowledged that Chicago's offense has been operating almost like "freestyle" basketball as the players try to understand their roles!

But is the problem Matas' confidence and aggression, or is Tiago Splitter failing to provide enough offensive structure?

And that's not the only major storyline!

Norman Powell says the Bulls need to fix their effort and attention to detail immediately, while the New York Knicks prepare to visit Chicago fresh off a 111-97 victory over Detroit!

🎙️ Join Haize on Chicago Bulls Central as we break down the latest Bulls news, Matas Buzelis' comments, Norman Powell's message, Caleb Wilson's development, and five keys to beating Jalen Brunson, Karl-Anthony Towns and the Knicks!

🔥 TODAY'S CHICAGO BULLS PODCAST TOPICS:

🌟 1. MATAS BUZELIS OPENS UP ABOUT HIS ROUGH START!

Matas struggled against Toronto and Milwaukee before bouncing back with 21 points against Washington.

After managing just 11 points on six field-goal attempts against Boston, questions remain about his offensive involvement.

Buzelis recently discussed the challenges of sharing opportunities with Caleb Wilson and Norman Powell while Chicago learns Tiago Splitter's offense.

Are the Bulls giving Matas enough opportunities to succeed?

Does he need more designed plays, movement and spacing?

Or does Buzelis simply need to become more aggressive and take control of his own development?

We also discuss his fourth-quarter benching against Milwaukee and his mature response to Leonard Miller earning playing time.

😤 2. NORMAN POWELL'S WARNING TO THE BULLS!

Powell understands that a young Chicago team needs time to establish its offensive identity.

But the veteran scorer is demanding immediate improvement in effort, defensive communication, rebounding and physicality!