Overview

• The option guarantees Buzelis $5.72 million for 2026-27 and confirms his $5.46 million salary for 2025-26.
• Chicago must decide on a $7.58 million fourth-year option for 2027-28 by November 2, 2026.
• Buzelis rebounded from an early slump to average 13.3 points and 4.5 rebounds on .494/.373/.817 shooting over his final 35 games.
• The strong finish earned the 2024 No. 11 pick All-Rookie Second Team honors after opening 45 games at 5.0 points per game on 38.6% shooting.
• Teams have until October 31 to finalize 2026-27 rookie-scale options, and he is the fourth player reported to have his picked up.