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Patrick Williams - Comes off bench FridayWilliams came off the bench during Friday's 131-113 exhibition win over the Nuggets. He posted 11 points (4-6 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and one block in 19 minutes.

ImpactJoe Crowley of the Chicago Sun-Times notes that it's unclear if the change is permanent but expresses that he wouldn't be surprised if Javonte Green, who started Friday, sticks with the starters come Opening Night. Williams saw plenty of usage in Summer League (21.0 points on 19.3 shots in 34.3 minutes per game) but figures to remain a relatively low-usage option in the regular season. He's totaled 16 points in 36 preseason minutes.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Bulls forward Patrick Williams' career path just took a sharp turnWilliams, the fourth overall pick in 2020 and a player widely viewed who can take the Bulls from good to great, was replaced as a starter.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•THEATHLETIC.COM

DeAndre Jordan - Grabs 10 boards FridayJordan produced seven points (3-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 23 minutes during Friday's 131-113 loss to the Bulls.

ImpactWith Nikola Jokic given the night off, Jordan slid into the starting lineup. While he was able to pull down a game-high 10 rebounds, he failed to block a shot and struggled to get anything going on the offensive end. His flaws are even more evident now that age is beginning to take over, making him an afterthought outside of the deepest fantasy leagues.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Bones Hyland - Drops game-high 24 points in lossHyland totaled 24 points (7-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one block in 22 minutes during Friday's loss to the Bulls.

ImpactHyland continues to push for more playing time, impressing with a polished offensive performance. The lack of peripheral numbers remains a question mark, although based on what we saw to close last season, he certainly warrants being drafted in the later rounds of just about every draft.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Michael Porter Jr. - Goes for 20 points in lossPorter managed 20 points (8-17 FG, 4-8 3Pt), seven rebounds, two steals and one assist in 22 minutes during Friday's preseason loss to the Bulls.

ImpactPorter attempted a game-high 17 shots in the loss, indicating that he has fully recovered from a back injury that cost him the bulk of last season. Managers are right to be cautious when it comes to projecting his value moving forward, although given the upside, it makes sense to target him in the mid to late rounds of standard drafts.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Zach LaVine - Quiet in Friday's winLaVine ended with just seven points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt), six assists, two rebounds and one steal in 24 minutes during Friday's victory over Denver.

ImpactLack of production aside, LaVine was able to log 24 minutes in which is a good sign for prospective managers. After undergoing offseason surgery, it appears he will be ready to roll come opening night. The Bulls are slated to be without Lonzo Ball for an extended period, meaning LaVine could play as more of a ball-handler, giving him a slight bump when it comes to projecting his assist numbers, as seen in this outing.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE

Alex Caruso - Nabs two steals in winCaruso finished with 11 points (4-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 2-3 FT), three steals, two assists and one block in 15 minutes during Friday's 131-113 preseason victory over the Nuggets.

ImpactDespite the injury to Lonzo Ball, Caruso's role could remain largely unchanged when the season opens. His recent injury history, as well as the addition of Goran Dragic, means the Bulls can afford to manage him in the hope of a more robust season. Even in limited minutes, Caruso has the ability to be an elite source of steals, making him a viable late-round target in competitive drafts.

OCTOBER 8, 2022•ROTOWIRE