Williams (wrist) is questionable for Monday's game against the Pelicans.
Williams missed Saturday's contest with a left wrist sprain and will try to return Monday. The forward has had a quiet start to the season, averaging 7.8 points, 2.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.1 steals in 21.0 minutes across 15 games, though he has knocked down 40.0 percent of his three-point attempts.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Won't play Saturday
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Williams (wrist) won't suit up for Saturday's game against the Wizards, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.
Williams will join Isaac Okoro (back) and Dalen Terry (calf) on the inactive list Saturday night, leaving Chicago very thin at the forward positions. Matas Buzelis should get all the run he can handle, and there will be more minutes available for Jalen Smith and Julian Phillips. Williams' next chance to play will come Monday in New Orleans.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Questionable for Saturday
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Williams is questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards due to a left wrist sprain.
This is a new injury for Williams, who was previously on the injury report due to finger and groin injuries. However, he's yet to miss a game this season and may handle an increased workload if available, given Chicago's lengthy injury report for the second night of a back-to-back set.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Sees 17 minutes in win
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Williams notched seven points (2-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal in 17 minutes during Monday's 130-127 victory over the Nuggets.
For the second game in a row, Williams' minutes dipped into the teens. Although he's shooting the ball much better than he did in 2024-25, Williams is on pace for a career-low 21.8 minutes per contest. With averages of 8.0 points, 2,8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.5 three-pointers, his fantasy appeal is limited to deeper formats.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Available Monday
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Williams (finger) is listed as available for Monday's game against the Spurs.
As expected, Williams will shake off his probable tag due to a sprained left finger and suit up against San Antonio. Over his last five appearances, the 24-year-old forward has averaged 8.0 points, 2.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 23.2 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Probable for Monday
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Williams (finger) is probable for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Williams is listed on the injury report with a left finger sprain but is on track to play Monday. The 2020 first-round pick has averaged 8.6 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 22.7 minutes across nine appearances this season.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Drops nine in win
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Williams ended Wednesday's 126-113 win over Sacramento with nine points (3-6 FG, 3-3 3Pt) and three rebounds in 20 minutes.
Williams has now scored at least nine points and made three field goals in three consecutive games, averaging 9.3 points, 3.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists and 1.8 threes made on 54.2 percent from the field (and a blistering 50 percent from three). While his efficiency beyond the arc is not sustainable long-term, it is worth keeping track of should Williams see more volume.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Removed from injury report
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Williams (groin) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's season opener against the Pistons.
After getting in a full practice Tuesday, Williams will be good to go for the first game of the 2025-26 campaign. He has been dealing with a groin injury. The last time he took the court was Oct. 12 during the preseason, when he finished with 10 points, eight rebounds, five assists and one steal against the Bucks.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Gets in full practice
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Williams (groin) was able to get in a practice Tuesday, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
Williams missed Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to hamstring tightness, and now he's dealing with a "nagging" groin issue. Coach Billy Donovan said he's anticipating a probable or questionable tag ahead of Opening Night, and fantasy managers can expect some clarity Tuesday evening once the injury report is released.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Out Thursday
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Williams won't play in Thursday's preseason game against the Timberwolves due to hamstring tightness, Chuck Swirsky of the Bulls Radio Network reports.
Williams will take a seat in Chicago's preseason finale, likely out of an abundance of caution. The 24-year-old forward's next opportunity to suit up will come in Wednesday's regular-season opener against Detroit.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Another strong showing
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Williams finished with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 3Pt), eight rebounds, five assists and one steal across 23 minutes of Sunday's 127-121 preseason loss to the Bucks.
Some may argue that Williams is facing a make-or-break season in Chicago after the worst campaign of his career in 2024-25. To Williams' credit, he reported to training camp in great shape and has looked solid through three exhibitions, averaging 9.7 points, 4.3 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 55.6 percent shooting from the field in 20.4 minutes per contest.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Plays well Tuesday
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Williams finished with 11 points (3-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-6 FT), three assists, two rebounds and one turnover in 16 minutes of Tuesday's 118-117 preseason win over the Cavaliers.
Williams had an ankle injury early on in camp, but he's had no issues for the past few days. Williams is coming off his worst season as a pro, and with Matas Buzelis pegged for a potential breakout, it seems likely that Williams will come off the bench on Opening Night just like he did Tuesday.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Suffers ankle injury at practice
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Williams left Wednesday's practice due to an ankle injury, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.
The severity of the issue is unknown, and Williams can be deemed day-to-day until the Bulls provide some more clarity. It remains to be seen if the 24-year-old's status is in jeopardy for Tuesday's preseason opener against the Cavaliers. If Williams' setback carries into the preseason, Isaac Okoro and Kevin Huerter could see an uptick in playing time off the bench.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Muted impact in season-ending loss
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Williams accumulated zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal across 15 minutes during Wednesday's 109-90 Play-In Game loss to the Heat.
Williams had a disappointing 2024-25 campaign, shooting a career-low 39.7 percent from the field. The 23-year-old forward averaged 9.0 points, 3.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 25.0 minutes across 63 appearances, including 36 starts, this season. While Williams is still a quality defender, it appears he may have lost his long-term starting spot to Matas Buzelis.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Slides back to bench
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Williams will come off the bench for Wednesday's game against Miami.
Williams drew a spot start Tuesday with Chicago down several starters, but he'll rejoin the reserves Wednesday with the team close to full health. In his last eight appearances off the bench, Williams has averaged 8.9 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.8 assists across 22.8 minutes.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Lights it up from deep to lead team
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Williams produced 21 points (7-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one steal over 26 minutes during Tuesday's 135-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Williams led Chicago offensively in Tuesday's contest, leading all players in scoring and threes made while handing out a team-high-tying assist total in an offensive showcase. Williams set a new season high in scoring, crossing the 20-point mark for the first time this year. He also matched a season high in threes made, doing so on two occasions.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Enters starting lineup Tuesday
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Williams is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers.
The Bulls are missing most of their key starters Tuesday, opening up an opportunity for Williams to crack the first unit. It'll be the 2020 first-rounder's first start since Jan. 25, and Williams has averaged 7.7 points, 2.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 0.6 blocks and 0.5 steals in 26.2 minutes through his last 14 games as a starter.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Leads bench in scoring in win
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Williams provided 15 points (6-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and two steals in 27 minutes during Sunday's 131-117 win over the Hornets.
Williams provided a nice lift off the Bulls bench in Sunday's contest, leading all bench players in scoring while swiping a team-high-tying pair of steals in a two-way performance. Williams has recorded 15 or more points in seven outings, three of which have occurred off the bench.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Leads second unit in victory
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Williams supplied 14 points (5-8 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 23 minutes during Saturday's 146-115 victory over the Lakers.
Williams led the bench during an efficient performance Saturday, recording double-digit points for just the third time over his last 10 appearances. The 23-year-old has been a mainstay with the second unit since Jan. 27, which isn't expected to change moving forward. Williams has made seven appearances following a nine-game absence due to right quadricep tendinosis, averaging 7.6 points and 2.9 rebounds across 21.3 minutes per game.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Cleared to play Thursday
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Williams (quadricep) is available for Thursday's game against the Kings.
Williams missed nine straight games coming out of the All-Star break due to right quadricep tendinosis, but he's suited up in each of the Bulls' last five games, averaging 6.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 19.4 minutes per contest. Chicago initially listed Williams as probable for the second leg of its back-to-back set, but the forward will get the green light to suit up Thursday following an 18-minute outing in Wednesday's 127-121 loss to the Suns.
