Billy Donovan, head coach of the Chicago Bulls, decided not to play rookie Matas Buzelis against the Brooklyn Nets, opting instead for Talen Horton-Tucker due to matchup concerns. Buzelis was later assigned to the G League's Windy City Bulls for practice time, a strategic move to aid his development.
Despite a limited impact in early games, this plan aligns with the Bulls' approach to nurturing young talent. Buzelis’s future may improve as the trade market opens, potentially offering him more playing opportunities.