Williams (ankle) isn't listed on the injury report for Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Pelicans.
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.
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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: Ready for training camp
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Bulls vice president Arturas Karnisovas said Monday that Williams (foot) has been cleared for training camp, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports.
Despite getting clearance for all things including contact and 5-on-5 scrimmages, Karnisovas did caution that the Bulls may hold Williams 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.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Dealing with foot discomfort
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Williams experienced foot discomfort during the Bulls' recent minicamp and has required additional rest in recent weeks, Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic reported Monday.
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.
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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.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Out at least two weeks
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The Bulls announced Tuesday that Williams has been diagnosed with acute bone edema in his left foot and will be re-evaluated in two weeks, K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago reports.
Given that Williams will merely be re-evaluated in two weeks, he's unlikely to be cleared for game action until after the All-Star break. Ayo Dosunmu moved into the starting five and played 33 minutes in Sunday's win over Portland while Williams was sidelined, though that spot on the top unit will eventually be returned to Zach LaVine (ankle), assuming LaVine isn't traded before the Feb. 8 deadline. Along with Dosunmu, rookie Julian Phillips was one of the beneficiaries of Williams' absence -- he played 23 minutes Monday and recorded 11 points, two rebounds, one assist and one block.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Won't play Tuesday
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Williams (foot) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.
Williams missed back-to-back games in mid-January due to an ankle injury but returned Jan. 18 and played in four straight games (three starts) before being sidelined Saturday due to a foot injury. It's unclear if the two issues are related, but the fourth-year wing will miss his fifth game of January on Tuesday. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Charlotte, while Julian Phillips, Dalen Terry and Alex Caruso are candidates for increased roles versus Toronto.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Won't play against Portland
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Williams is out for Sunday's game versus the Trail Blazers due to left midfoot soreness.
Williams will miss Saturday's contest due to a foot injury. Alex Caruso and Dalen Terry are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Williams' next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Toronto.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Cleared to play
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Williams (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against the Lakers.
Williams will shed another probable tag to appear in his fourth straight game for the Bulls. The forward has scored in double figures in three straight contests with a total of eight triples in that stretch.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Expected to play Thursday
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Williams (ankle) is listed as probable for Thursday's game versus the Lakers.
Williams will likely continue to play through a right ankle sprain Thursday. The 22-year-old forward has started in each of Chicago's last two contests and logged 27 and 32 minutes, respectively.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Cleared for action
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Williams (ankle) will play Monday versus Phoenix.
Williams will suit up for his third straight game despite dealing with a right ankle strain. He slots into a fully healthy Bulls frontcourt, although guard Zach LaVine will miss his second consecutive game at the start of a multi-week absence due to an ankle injury.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Scores 15 points in start
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Williams totaled 15 points (4-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and two steals across 27 minutes during Saturday's 125-96 victory over Memphis.
Williams moved into the starting lineup, replacing Zach LaVine, who was out due to an ankle injury. Despite battling an injury of his own, Williams turned in a strong performance against a subpar opposition. Not unlike his career, Williams' production has been inconsistent this season. He is outside the top 150 in standard formats, averaging 10.0 points per game to go with 3.8 rebounds, 1.4 three-pointers and 1.8 combined steals and blocks. However, until LaVine returns to the lineup, Williams is someone worth grabbing.
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Bulls' Patrick Williams: Will play, start Saturday
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Williams (ankle) is available to face the Grizzlies on Saturday, Cody Westerlund of 670TheScore.com reports. He will be part of the starting lineup.
Williams returned from a two-game absence Thursday and posted 12 points across 23 minutes off the bench. He was questionable at first for Saturday's contest, but he'll end up being available. With Zach LaVine (ankle) sidelined, Williams figures to see increased usage as a member of the starting lineup.
