What happened: He exited the Oct. 9 preseason game favoring his right leg after going for a block. Buzelis returned Oct. 14 with 12 third-quarter points on 4-for-4 three-point shooting.

Why it matters: Availability steadies Chicago's opening-night wing rotation. He turned 22 during preseason, framing this as a third-year jump season.

What to watch: His minutes and defensive assignments in the opener show where the rotation starts.