While Matas Buzelis’ did not make it to the finals, his Slam Dunk game was quite ambitious. It was a creative idea to start with a between-the-legs bounce and catch. Sadly it didn’t work for him, but you could tell he had the potential. However, his second dunk – a reverse jam off the backboard, was much cleaner and got the crowd going.

Matas’ contest performance showed flashes of brilliance and his willingness to take risks. Even though the jury didn’t pass him, for the Chicago Bulls, the 20-year-old rookie is definitely a rising star. And this is reflected in what he is making with the team. So, let’s take a look at Buzelis’ earnings and contract with his team.

What is Matas Buzelis’ salary and contract with the Bulls?

After his stint in the NBA’s G League Ignite, the Bulls picked Matas Buzelis as the eleventh overall in the 2024 NBA Draft. In the early days of July 2024, it was reported that he had signed a rookie-scale contract worth almost $24 million. As per the terms of his 4-year deal, Matas will be taking home a salary of more than $5 million in his debut year, at $5.1 million.

For the upcoming 2025-26 and 2026-27 seasons, Buzleis is expected to average around $5 million, with 5.4 million in his second year and $5.7 mil in his third year. But the fourth and final year of his deal reveals a solid increment in his salary, projected to be slightly higher than $7.5 million. His contract also states that the last two years will include a club option.

Does Matas Buzelis have any endorsement deals?

Yes, Matas Buzelis has inked an endorsement deal with Reebok. Though the terms of this contract were not disclosed, it’s quite fascinating for a 20-year-old rookie to sign his first deal with such a classic brand. Reflecting on his deal, even Matas said somewhat similar.

“It’s cool to be part of the same brand as Shaq and AI. Those guys have done so much for the game, so being able to work with a brand that’s connected to them so deeply is something I’m proud of. It’s a great feeling.”

As of now, Matas is the 13th best-paid player on his team this year. Even though it might not seem to be much, the top rookie deal offered in the 2024 draft was worth around $57 million and Buzelis is making almost half of it. While his All-Star defeat might be a blow, Matas is still in the early stages of his career and is expected to rise. As he moves forward with the Bulls, fans will definitely keep an eye on this rising star as his best is yet to come.