PATRICK WILLIAMS NEWS

Set for multi-game absence Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Chicago's upcoming back-to-back set Friday versus Atlanta and Saturday versus Memphis, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Williams is dealing with inflammation in his left foot, which is notable after the 23-year-old underwent left foot surgery in February to address what was originally diagnosed as an acute bone edema, then deemed a stress reaction. Williams flare-up could align with combining for just 15 points (5-19 FG) across his last two games, which came on the heels of averaging a healthy 14.0 points on 48.9 percent shooting -- including 50.0 percent of 4.8 three-point attempts per game -- across his last five contests. Tuesday against Washington represents his next opportunity to take the court.

11 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Wednesday Williams (foot) will not play Wednesday against the Bucks, Julia Poe of the Chicago Tribune reports.

Impact The Bulls are describing this as a precautionary absence, but it's worth noting that Williams 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.

17 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Williams (foot) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Bucks.

Impact 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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Will play Monday Williams (foot) is available for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Williams popped up on Monday's injury report due to bilateral foot soreness, but the 2020 first-round pick will play through the issue. Since and including Nov. 1, Williams has averaged 11.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 1.1 steals over 28.6 minutes per game.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Monday Williams is probable for Monday's game against the Pistons due to bilateral foot soreness.

Impact 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.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Held in check 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.

Impact 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 a dud and give him another chance.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Posts season-high 18 points 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.

Impact 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.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Double-doubles in loss 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.

Impact Williams recorded a season-high 10 boards for his first double-double of the campaign, and he matched his season-best mark of three assists as well. 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.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Williams (shoulder) is active for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play Wednesday Williams (shoulder) is listed as probable for Wednesday's game versus the Mavericks, Grant Afseth of DallasHoopsJournal.com reports.

Impact Williams continues to receive probable tags due to a right shoulder strain but has yet to miss a game this season. In his most recent outing, the 23-year-old forward tallied 13 points, two rebounds, two assists and one block in 27 minutes.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Williams (shoulder) is available to play in Monday's game against Utah.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Williams (shoulder) is probable for Monday's game against the Jazz, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Coach Billy Donovan said Williams (shoulder) will play in Friday's game against the Nets, Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times reports.

Impact 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.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Late addition to injury report Williams is listed as questionable for Friday's game versus the Nets due to a right shoulder sprain.

Impact Williams was previously dealing with an ankle injury but us now in danger of missing his first contest of the season due to a sprained shoulder. If Williams is unable to suit up against Brooklyn, Julian Phillips, Mataz Buzelis and Torrey Craig are all candidates to receive increased playing time.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Good to go for Wednesday Williams (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pelicans.

Impact Williams left Friday's preseason finale against the Cavaliers due to an ankle injury, but he returned to practice Monday and is good to go for the regular season opener. The fifth-year forward has struggled to stay healthy, but when available, he has been a consistent part of Chicago's rotation, playing at least 27 minutes per game in three of his first four seasons.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Monday Williams (ankle) participated in Monday's practice session, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact 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).

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with ankle injury Williams will not return to Friday's preseason finale versus the Cavaliers due to a left ankle injury.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Williams (wrist) will play in Wednesday's preseason game against the Timberwolves, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Monday Coach Billy Donovan said Williams (wrist) will not suit up for Monday's preseason matchup against the Bucks, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Williams jammed his wrist during Saturday's preseason game against the Grizzlies. However, the 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.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Negative x-rays in wrist 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.

Impact 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.

OCTOBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Ready for training camp Bulls vice president Arturas Karnisovas said Monday that Williams (foot) has been cleared for training camp this week, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.

Impact Despite getting clearance for all things including contact and 5-on-5 scrimmages, Karnisovas did cautioun that the Bulls may hold him out of some stuff to bring him along slowly. Williams experienced foot discomfort during the Bulls' recent minicamp, but it sounds like he's progressing very quickly to the relief of the franchise.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with foot discomfort Williams experienced foot discomfort during the Bulls' recent minicamp and has required additional rest in recent weeks, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reported Monday.

Impact Williams indicated earlier this summer that he was fully recovered from his February foot surgery and was pain-free, but he experienced a setback during the team's offseason activities. He signed a five-year deal with the Bulls in late June, but it's not yet clear whether his recent discomfort will impact his availability for the start of training camp.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will be ready for training camp Williams (foot) said Saturday that the bone in his foot is fully healed, and he should be ready for training camp in the Fall, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Williams said he is now running and jumping pain-free after undergoing season-ending surgery in February. The 22-year-old recently signed a five-year, $90 million pact to stay with the Bulls, and his health will be a huge factor for the rebuilding club. In 43 regular-season games last season, Williams averaged 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 39.9 percent from deep.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 30 • THESTATE.COM