Williams (quadricep) will operate under a minutes restriction of around 24 minutes during Thursday's game against Brooklyn, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Williams made his return from a nine-game absence due to right quad tendinosis in Monday's win over the Pacers, during which he recorded two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes. The 23-year-old forward should still be expected to operate off the bench, where he has been a mainstay across the club's last 10 outings.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Ties season low with two points
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Williams registered two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 0-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 13 minutes during Monday's 121-103 win over the Pacers.
After missing nine games for the Bulls, Williams returned to the floor in Monday's win against the Pacers. Unfortunately, it was a forgettable performance for the 23-year-old forward, who finished the game with a season-low two points in 13 minutes off the bench.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Cleared to play Monday
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Williams (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Pacers, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Williams missed the Bulls' last nine games due to right quadriceps tendinosis. He has progressed enough in his recovery to return Monday, though Johnson notes that Williams will likely operate under a minutes restriction. Williams has played in 45 games (35 starts) this season and is averaging 9.1 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists over 26.2 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Iffy for Monday
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Williams (quadricep) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Pacers.
Williams is in jeopardy of missing his 10th consecutive contest due to right quadricep tendinosis. If the 23-year-old forward remains sidelined, Jalen Smith and Julian Phillips will likely continue to see a bump in minutes.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Not playing Saturday
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Williams (quadriceps) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat, Ira Winderman of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
It'll be the ninth game in a row that Williams will miss while dealing with right quadricep tendinosis. His next opportunity to play will be Monday against the Pacers.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Unlikely to play Saturday
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Williams (quadriceps) is listed as doubtful for Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Williams is expected to miss his 10th straight contest Saturday due to a right knee injury. Matas Buzelis, Kevin Huerter and Julian Phillips should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Downgraded to out
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Williams (knee) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Magic.
Williams' absence streak will extend to nine games Thursday after being downgraded from questionable to out due to a right knee injury. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Miami.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Iffy for Thursday
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Williams (knee) has been listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic.
Williams may miss an eighth straight game for Chicago while dealing with a right knee issue. If the 25-year-old forward is ruled out in Orlando, the Bulls will likely turn to rookie Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips to pick up the slack with more time on the floor.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Could return for upcoming road trip
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Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Sunday that Williams (knee) will begin ramping up this week and could be available for the team's two-game road trip that begins Thursday in Orlando, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Williams was sidelined for Sunday's 127-112 loss to the Pacers, marking his sixth straight absence due to a right quadricep tendinitis in his right knee. Based on Donovan's comments, Williams will remain out Tuesday versus the Cavaliers, but if he's able to practice Wednesday, the 23-year-old forward might be back in action versus the Magic or for the final game of the road trip Saturday in Miami. Williams' eventual return could result in fewer minutes being available for Matas Buzelis and Julian Phillips.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Out at least two weeks
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The Bulls announced Thursday that Williams received a platelet-rich plasma injection to address tendinosis in his right knee and will be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Williams initially injured his knee in the Bulls' final game before the All-Star break Feb. 12 versus Detroit, and he had already been ruled out in advance of Thursday's matchup with the Knicks. Though Williams' injury was thought to be a shorter-term concern, he'll now remain out for the remainder of February before potentially returning to action next month, depending on how he responds to treatment. Williams' absence could allow Matas Buzelis to take on expanded minutes in the frontcourt, while reserves Julian Phillips and Dalen Terry could also benefit from larger roles.
Williams (knee) will not play Thursday against the Knicks.
Williams banged his knee in the final game before the All-Star break. K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reported that Williams practiced fully both Tuesday and Wednesday, however, so there's a good chance he could be ready to return Saturday against the Suns. Matas Buzelis is likely to soak up some extra minutes in the meantime.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Exits early with knee injury
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Williams has been ruled out for the remainder of Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a right knee injury.
Williams will end the contest with three points (1-2 3Pt), one rebound, one assist, one steal and one block across 18 minutes off the bench. With Williams idle, expect Matas Buzelis, Jalen Smith and Julian Phillips to see more run. The Bulls don't play again until Feb. 20.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Modest production in loss
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Williams chipped in eight points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds in 20 minutes during Saturday's 132-111 loss to Golden State.
Williams has operated off the bench for seven straight games, and while his production was strong at first, he's fallen flat the last two games. Williams' role in the rotation remains safe, but his place in the pecking order for usage seems to be slipping. He's attempted eight or fewer shots in three of his last four games.
Williams recorded 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-100 loss to the Celtics.
The 16 points tied Coby White to lead the Bulls on the night, and it represented Williams' best scoring effort since he hit for 17 against the Hornets on Dec. 30. The fifth-year forward has come off the bench the last two games as Chicago coach Billy Donovan has rolled with a small-ball lineup of four guards/wings and Nikola Vucevic, and it's not clear how long the experiment might last. However, Williams has seen at least 28 minutes of court time in each contest, so the switch to the second unit doesn't seem to have impacted his workload.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Moving to bench
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Williams isn't starting Monday's game against the Nuggets.
Williams will get a look as a reserve Monday after failing to contribute much in his previous matchup Saturday against the 76ers. Ayo Dosunmu will draw an opportunity with the first unit in Williams' place.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Scores 15 points Sunday
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Williams contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Williams reached the 15-point mark for the first time in January, and he posted a solid stat line across the board. That said, he's recorded double-digit points just three times in that span, so his fantasy upside overall isn't very high due to his role as a secondary scoring weapon in Chicago's offensive scheme.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Cleared Sunday
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Williams (elbow) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
Williams will shake off a right elbow contusion and suit up in Sunday's contest. Over his last five outings, the 23-year-old has averaged 5.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting only 29.0 percent from the field across 26.4 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Probable for Sunday
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Williams is probable for Sunday's game against the Kings with a right elbow contusion.
This is a new injury for Williams, but not one that will likely force him to the sidelines. Williams was ice cold in his previous two outings, scoring a combined four points in those contests.
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