PATRICK WILLIAMS NEWS

Time for a Patrick Williams jump for the Bulls - but what else is new? Entering Year 4, Williams is again a focal point when it comes to the Bulls staying mediocre or surprising some people this season, but he’s...

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • SUNTIMES.COM

Chicago Bulls' Patrick Williams must find his footing in fourth year In his fourth year with the Chicago Bulls, Patrick Williams is seeking to make a larger impact on both ends of the court.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Patrick Williams to Thunder? Why Trading for Bulls Forward Might Be Costly for Thunder Yes, adding fourth-year Bulls power forward Patrick Williams would be a solid addition to an already promising Thunder roster, but the suppo...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Patrick Williams Listed As 'Ambitious Trade Target' for Oklahoma City Could trading for Patrick Williams help solve Oklahoma City’s front court problems?

MAY 23, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Bulls' Patrick Williams is hungry for more: 'There's work to be done' Bulls teammate DeMar DeRozan on Williams: "I think he’s still a caterpillar right now, and he’s got to be a beautiful butterfly."

APRIL 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LaVine scores 39, Bulls beat Raptors 109-105 in play-in game

Chicago beat Toronto in the East 9-10 play-in game. It will face Miami for the East's eighth seed on Friday.

APRIL 13, 2023

Patrick Williams still isn't the rebounder the Chicago Bulls need him to become. How can that change? Forward Patrick Williams, in his third NBA season, still is struggling to become the rebounder the Chicago Bulls need him to be.

APRIL 2, 2023 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Blocks three shots in win Williams contributed 10 points (3-12 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, three blocks and one steal in 27 minutes during Friday's 124-96 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact Williams racked up four combined steals and blocks in the win, salvaging an otherwise empty performance. Despite being afforded a huge opportunity this season, Williams has been unable to make any progress in terms of lifting his fantasy game. In almost 29 minutes per game, he is barely inside the top 150, making him a far better target in deeper formats.

MARCH 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back starting Monday Williams is starting Monday's contest against the 76ers.

Impact With Alex Caruso (foot) sidelined, Williams finds himself back in Chicago's starting lineup Monday. The third-year pro began the season as a regular starter for the Bulls but had his role shifted to the bench post-All-Star break. The UNC product has started 59 contests this season, averaging 10.2 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.3 assists over 29.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lights up steals column in loss Williams generated 13 points (5-12 FG, 3-5 3Pt), four rebounds, four steals, two assists and one block in 25 minutes during Wednesday's 117-114 loss to the Kings.

Impact Williams hit double figures in the scoring column for the third time in four games, but his big production in the steals category was the primary takeaway from his line for fantasy purposes. The third-year player is averaging 0.9 steals and 0.8 blocks per game on the season, but attempting to stream him for defensive statistics has been a hit-or-miss endeavor. Prior to Wednesday, Williams recorded only one steal over his last five games, and while he delivered five blocks in that same stretch, they all came within two games.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Pours in 18 points in win Williams amassed 18 points (8-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), four rebounds and one steal in 30 minutes during Wednesday's 117-96 victory over Denver.

Impact Williams has moved to a bench role since the Bulls signed Patrick Beverley in the buyout market. The move has reduced his upside, but he's shot efficiently (63.3 percent from the field) since the All-Star break, and the 18-point effort Wednesday was his first time reaching that mark since Jan. 23. Over the past seven games (one start), the forward has averaged 11.7 points and 3.0 rebounds in 25.6 minutes.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vucevic, LaVine lead Bulls to 117-96 win over Nuggets

Nikola Vucevic had 25 points and 15 rebounds, Zach LaVine scored 29 points on 12-of-18 shooting and the Chicago Bulls gave their playoff hopes an unexpected boost with a 117-96 vic...

MARCH 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will come off bench Williams will come off the bench for Sunday's game against the Pacers.

Impact Head coach Billy Donovan will be going small against Indiana, rolling out a starting five featuring Patrick Beverley, Alex Caruso, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic, so Williams will shift to the second unit. Williams has come off the bench only five times this season, averaging 9.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 1.6 steals-plus-blocks in 23.6 minutes during those contests.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Offers nothing in starting role Williams supplied nine points (4-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and three rebounds in 29 minutes during Friday's 125-104 loss to the Suns.

Impact Williams moved back into the starting lineup, although you wouldn't know it by looking at the boxscore. Despite having a consistent role for the majority of the season, Williams has been unable to elevate his production. He is barely inside the top 140 for the season, putting him well outside the realms of being a must-roster player. His lack of upside in any one category also makes it difficult to stream him, leaving him as just a deep-league commodity, at best.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets the start against Phoenix Williams will start against the Suns on Friday.

Impact The Bulls are moving Alex Caruso to the bench Friday, as they likely want Williams to slow Kevin Durant down as much as possible. Williams' scoring output has been trending down recently, but he's been a solid contributor in the defensive categories.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

The Patrick Williams breakthrough you don't see — and why his Bulls teammates love it The goal is to get Williams, soft-spoken with a reserved personality, to break out of his shell.

MARCH 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Available Wednesday Williams (ankle) will play in Wednesday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Williams was initially termed probable for the contest and will indeed suit up despite the initial injury label. After a long stretch as a starter, Williams has shifted to the bench over the last three games. Since the move, he's averaging 10.0 points 3.7 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals over 23.7 minutes per game.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Probable Wednesday Williams is probable for Wednesday's game against the Pistons due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact With Patrick Beverley in the mix, Williams has come off the bench in three straight games and is averaging 10.0 points and 3.7 rebounds in 23.7 minutes per game during that stretch. Although he's dealing with an ankle issue ahead of Wednesday's matchup, he'll likely be able to suit up and should garner a similar reserve role versus Detroit.

MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays well off bench Williams finished Friday's 131-87 win over the Nets with 17 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 5-8 FT), six rebounds, three assists and two steals across 28 minutes.

Impact Despite his demotion to the bench, Williams was heavily involved Friday and had an expanded offensive role with the second unit. His offense is trending up with double-digit points in four of his last five games, and his defensive activity has been great too with a total of 10 steals in that same stretch.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LaVine, DeRozan lead Bulls to 131-87 rout of Nets

Zach LaVine scored 32 points on 12-of-17 shooting and the Chicago Bulls drubbed the Brooklyn Nets 131-87 to snap a six-game skid

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Coming off bench Williams will come off the bench Friday against the Nets.

Impact Williams had started 58 of 59 games prior to this news, but Alex Caruso will join Patrick Beverley, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic in the starting lineup Friday. While this will negatively impact Williams' minutes, it's possible he sees a bit more usage with the second unit.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Serviceable effort Thursday Williams contributed 16 points (6-10 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, two assists and two steals across 30 minutes during Thursday's 112-100 loss to the Bucks.

Impact Williams wasn't terrible in the loss, something that should be viewed as a positive given his recent production, or lack thereof. Despite having a consistent role, Williams continues to offer bucket loads of mediocrity, keeping him on the outside looking in when it comes to standard fantasy leagues. Despite a few flashes throughout the season, he should be viewed as a situational stream candidate on most nights. However, the Bulls are certainly not looking like a team bound for the playoffs, meaning Williams could move up the offensive pecking order should the team decide to lean more on its youth down the stretch.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bounces back with solid outing Williams recorded 13 points (6-10 FG, 1-3 3Pt), six rebounds, four steals and three assists across 33 minutes during Saturday's 97-89 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Coming into the contest, Williams had averaged 6.8 points on 36.8 percent shooting over his previous five appearances. However, he bounced back with an efficient offensive outing against Cleveland and posted a season-high four steals to submit a well-rounded performance. The third-year forward continues to battle a sprained right ankle, but he's yet to miss a game this season.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go at Cleveland Williams (ankle) has been cleared to play in Saturday's contest against the Cavaliers.

Impact A sprained right ankle won't stop Williams from playing, and he's yet to miss a game this season. His shot has fallen off lately, however, with the forward shooting just 42.9 percent from the field and 28.6 percent from three for 9.2 points in 28.0 minutes per game across the past nine matchups.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play against Cleveland Williams is probable for Saturday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Williams has yet to miss a game this season despite dealing with a nagging ankle injury. The third-year forward will likely start if ruled available, as he has only come off the bench once this season.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE