"I try to always impact the game, because you never know who’s watching," Durant said Saturday night in Chicago.

Matas Buzelis has impressed many people throughout his rookie campaign with the Bulls, and gained another fan in Kevin Durant.

Like against the New York Knicks on Thursday, the Chicago Bulls played close against a talented Phoenix Suns, but they could not pull out a win in a 121-117 finish in front of 21,116 fans at the United Center on Saturday.

Another Bulls player who had a productive night was Matas Buzelis. He started against the Suns and had 15 points, 3 rebounds, an assist, a steal and a block in 24 minutes of action while shooting 5-10 from the field and 3-7 from three-point range.

Kevin Durant is off the injury report and is expected to play against the Chicago Bulls on Friday at the United Center.

Matas Buzelis attacked Saturday’s matchup against Kevin Durant with his signature intensity — and earned praise from the NBA superstar as a result.

Following the game, Suns superstar Kevin Durant gave his props to the ... no doubt that he will be a major part of Chicago's future plans. While the Bulls are just 22-35 on the season after ...

“I like Matas,” Kevin Durant said, according to a post from K.C. Johnson. “I liked him when he was with G League Ignite. He's long, athletic, can shoot it. He's definitely going to have some bumps and bruises as he gets through his first few years in the league trying to figure things out.”

The Chicago Bulls are having a not-so-great 2024-25 ... Buzelis' performance caught the attention of Suns superstar Kevin Durant. Durant, who had a firsthand look at Buzelis during the game ...

Kevin Durant scored 27 points and Bradley Beal had 25 in his return to the starting lineup to help the Phoenix Suns beat the Chicago Bulls 121-117 on Saturday to end a four-game losing streak.

Dwayne Wade was overlooked by the Miami Heat for Hassan Whiteside, which led to Wade leaving for the Chicago Bulls in 2016. The Heat prioritized signi

Photos from the Chicago Bulls’ 121-117 loss to the Phoenix Suns on Feb. 22, 2025, at the United Center. Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) shoots over Bulls guard Josh Giddey (3) in the first half ...