Bulls' Patrick Williams: Set for multi-game absence
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Williams, who has already been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Milwaukee, will remain sidelined for Chicago's back-to-back set Friday versus Atlanta and Saturday versus Memphis after he underwent imaging that revealed inflammation in his surgically repaired left foot, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
The 23-year-old previously underwent surgery in February to address what was originally diagnosed as an acute bone edema, then deemed a stress reaction. Williams' flare-up could help explain why he was limited to 15 points on 5-for-19 shooting from the field over the Bulls' previous two contests, which came after he averaged a healthy 14.0 points on 48.9 percent shooting across the preceding five contests. With Williams now ruled out for the Bulls' next three games, his earliest opportunity to return to action will come next Tuesday against Washington.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Ruled out for Wednesday
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Williams (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Bucks, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
The Bulls are describing Williams' absence as a precautionary one, but it's worth noting that the forward stayed back in Chicago to undergo some imaging on his foot. For now, he should be considered questionable for Friday's game against the Hawks. With Williams sidelined Wednesday, players such as Julian Phillips, Matas Buzelis and Torrey Craig will be candidates to see more run.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Iffy for Wednesday
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Williams (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.
Williams continues to deal with bilateral foot soreness, but being listed as questionable instead of probable indicates that he is more likely to miss Wednesday's contest than he was Monday. If Williams is ultimately forced to sit out, Julian Phillips, Matas Buzelis and Torrey Craig are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Expected to play Monday
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Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Pistons due to bilateral foot soreness.
Before Sunday's dud during a blowout loss to Houston, Williams had scored in double figures in five straight games, averaging 14.0 points, 5.2 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 1.8 steals and 0.8 blocks in 32.6 minutes during that stretch. The fifth-year forward should suit up Monday and play around 30 minutes if given the green light.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Held in check
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Williams logged seven points (2-9 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), one rebound and one assist over 16 minutes during Sunday's 143-107 loss to the Rockets.
Sunday's game was a massive blowout, impacting the minutes of Chicago's regulars. Among the starters, Zach LaVine led the team in minutes played with 26. Williams was red hot coming into Sunday's game, so fantasy managers will simply need to chalk this up as a dud and give him another chance.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Posts season-high 18 points
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Williams totaled 18 points (6-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, two assists and two steals across 33 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 victory over New York.
Williams' efficient shooting helped him post a season-high 18 points during Wednesday's narrow win. While the 23-year-old forward is converting 38.2 percent of his 4.6 three-point attempts per contest this season, he is shooting just 37.4 percent from the field overall.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Double-doubles in loss
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Williams closed with 13 points (5-13 FG, 3-7 3Pt), 10 rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 119-113 loss to Cleveland.
Williams recorded a season-high 10 boards for his first double-double of the campaign and matched his season-best mark of three assists. He's been solid in six November outings, posting averages of 10.3 points, 5.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.7 three-pointers.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Cleared to play
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Williams (shoulder) is active for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
Williams was deemed probable ahead of Wednesday's contest and, as expected, will suit up against Dallas. The 23-year-old has started in all seven of his appearances this season and should continue to be part of the first unit. He tied his season high in points (13) last time out.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Available Monday
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Williams (shoulder) is available to play in Monday's game against Utah.
Williams has been upgraded from probable to available and will play through a right shoulder sprain. The 28-year-old has struggled to start the 2024-25 campaign, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.0 steals and 0.5 blocks while shooting 28.8 percent from the field across 28.2 minutes per game in six regular-season appearances.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Probable for Monday
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Williams (shoulder) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Williams was a late addition to the injury report before Friday's loss to the Nets due to a right shoulder sprain. However, he played through the injury and is expected to do so again Monday. The 28-year-old has produced a slow start to the season, during which he has averaged 7.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals-plus-blocks while shooting 28.8 percent from the field across 28.2 minutes per game in six regular-season appearances.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Good to go Friday
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Coach Billy Donovan said Williams (shoulder) will play in Friday's game against the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.
Williams was a late addition to the injury report due to a right shoulder sprain. However, the 23-year-old will give it a go Friday, though it is unclear whether he will operate under a minutes restriction. Through five regular-season outings, Williams has averaged 7.4 points, 5.8 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.6 combined steals-plus-blocks while shooting only 29.5 percent from the field in 28.2 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Returns to practice Monday
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Williams (ankle) participated in Monday's practice session, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Williams was forced to leave Friday's preseason finale against the Cavaliers due to an ankle injury, though the Bulls may have kept him out of the game as a precaution. His ability to practice Monday is a step in the right direction for him to suit up for the Bulls' regular-season opener against the Pelicans on Wednesday. Williams is coming off an injury-riddled 2023-24 campaign, during which he averaged 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists over 27.3 minutes per game across 43 regular-season outings (30 starts).
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Exits with ankle injury
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Williams will not return to Friday's preseason finale versus the Cavaliers due to a left ankle injury. He finished the game with 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and a block across 20 minutes.
Williams entered the night with a wrist injury, but it was not severe enough to keep him sidelined from the exhibition contest. It is unclear how serious his ankle injury is, other than he will not return. His status for Wednesday's regular-season opener is seemingly up in the air as of now. When healthy, he is expected to start at power forward this season.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Good to go
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Williams (wrist) will play and start in Wednesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves.
Williams missed Monday's contest with a wrist injury, but the 23-year-old is good to go for Wednesday's penultimate exhibition. Williams went 1-for-9 from the field across 18 minutes in his last preseason action.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Out for Monday
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Coach Billy Donovan said Williams (wrist) will not suit up for Monday's preseason matchup against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.
Williams jammed his wrist during Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies. However, X-rays came back negative, and the 23-year-old is likely just sitting in preparation for Opening Night. Williams' next chance to suit up during the preseason will be Wednesday against the Timberwolves.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Negative X-rays on wrist
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Williams jammed his wrist and got X-rays following Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies, but the results were negative, according to Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com.
Williams got the start and was limited to just 18 minutes, finishing with three points (1-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals. It's unclear if the wrist injury had something to do with his woeful shooting performance, and it's unclear if Williams will play against the Bucks on Monday.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Stays in Chicago on four-year deal
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Williams (foot) and the Bulls agreed Saturday on a five-year, $90 million contract, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.
Williams has had a lot of ups and downs with the Bulls after joining the organization as the No. 4 overall pick of the 2020 NBA Draft, but he's a career 41 percent shooter from beyond the arc who has excelled as an on-ball defender. Set to turn 23 years old in August, Williams may still have some untapped upside if he can avoid the health issues that cut short his 2021-22 and 2023-24 seasons. He's currently recovering from the left foot surgery he underwent in February, but the expectation is that he'll be ready to go for training camp.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Bulls extend qualifying offer
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The Bulls extended their qualifying offer to Williams (foot) on Monday, making him a restricted free agent, Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports reports.
Williams will now be able to negotiate with other teams when free agency starts June 30; however, the Bulls will have the opportunity to match any offers he receives. The 22-year-old had his 2023-24 season cut short due to a left foot injury, and he averaged 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists across 27.3 minutes in 43 regular-season appearances. While it is not fully clear what direction the Bulls are currently trending in, Williams is still young and would fit the mold of a rebuild player who could remain with the team for a significant time.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Out for rest of season
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The Bulls announced Friday that Williams will undergo surgery to address bone edema in his left foot and will be out for the remainder of 2023-24.
Williams hasn't played since Jan. 25 due to his left foot injury and will now be shut down for the remainder of the season. Ayo Dosunmu, Julian Phillips and Alex Caruso should continue to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams will end the 2023-24 campaign averaging 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 27.3 minutes across 43 appearances.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Still without clear target date
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Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Williams (foot) has begun light ramp-up activities but hasn't resumed running and remains without a clear timeline for returning to game action, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Williams hasn't played since Jan. 25 due to a bone edema in his left foot. Though Williams seems to be in a better spot on the health front nearly a month after suffering the injury, he still appears to be at least a week or more away from being ready to play in games. Williams can safely be ruled out for Thursday's game against the Celtics, and likely a few more contests to follow.
