Patrick Williams News, Rumors, Updates - Chicago Bulls

Shifting to bench Williams will come off the bench Thursday against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Williams started Chicago's final game before the All-Star break, which marked his third start of the season, but he'll move back to a bench role Thursday now that the starting five has returned to health. The Florida State product is averaging 10.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists in his last five showings off the bench.

9 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Will start Wednesday Williams will start Wednesday's game against Boston.

Impact The sixth-year forward will enter the starting five due to Isaac Okoro (knee) being unavailable. As a starter this season (two games), Williams has averaged 10.5 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.5 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago plays Brooklyn, looks to break road slide

Chicago will attempt to break its three-game road slide when the Bulls play Brooklyn

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Scores season-high 17 in loss Williams logged 17 points (7-17 FG, 3-8 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 27 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 131-115 loss to the Bucks.

Impact With Nikola Vucevic traded to Boston on Tuesday, Williams maintained an elevated role in the Chicago frontcourt and set a new season scoring high. The 24-year-old big will likely stick with the second unit, working behind Jalen Smith and Matas Buzelis, but he could see a starter's workload -- over the last three games he's averaging 29.7 minutes while producing 13.7 points, 6.3 boards, 2.0 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.3 blocks.

FEBRUARY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start Sunday Williams won't start against the Heat on Sunday.

Impact With Nikola Vucevic (rest) back in action, Williams will slide to the second unit. Over 13 appearances off the bench in January, the sixth-year forward averaged 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 16.1 minutes per contest.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Enters starting lineup Williams will move into the starting lineup Saturday against the Heat.

Impact With Nikola Vucevic resting and Jalen Smith (calf) sidelined, this will be a big opportunity for Williams. He's been very underwhelming this season and remains a risky play in fantasy formats.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Playing vs. Boston Williams (ankle) is available for Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Williams made his return from a two-game absence due to an ankle injury in Thursday's win over Minnesota. However, he'll continue playing off the bench and hovering around the 15-20 minute range, meaning he shouldn't have a lot of fantasy upside even if he plays regularly.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Saturday Williams is probable for Saturday's game against Boston with a sprained right ankle.

Impact The forward recently missed two games with the injury, so the Bulls are keeping an eye on his status. Williams has logged at least 20 minutes on just two occasions in his last eight appearances, so his pathway to fantasy relevance is clouded for the time being.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 16 minutes in win Williams supplied five points (2-3 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and three rebounds in 16 minutes during Thursday's 120-115 victory over the Timberwolves.

Impact Williams returned after missing the past two games for Chicago. He's been used sparingly by the Bulls in recent weeks, but changes could be coming depending on what the franchise does at the trade deadline.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Thursday Williams (ankle) is available for Thursday's game against Minnesota, per K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network.

Impact Williams is returning from a two-game absence with a right ankle sprain. The forward has averaged 5.9 points, 3.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 16.9 minutes per tilt across eight games this month.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Williams is questionable for Thursday's game against Minnesota due to a right ankle sprain.

Impact Williams is aiming to avoid missing a third consecutive contest with the injury. If Williams ends up sitting once again, more playing time would free up for Isaac Okoro at power forward and Jalen Smith at center Thursday.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Timberwolves take on the Bulls on 3-game losing streak

Minnesota will try to stop its three-game losing streak when the Minnesota Timberwolves play Chicago

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Josh Giddey could return from strained left hamstring this week after being sidelined since Dec. 31

Guard Josh Giddey is just about ready to return to the Chicago Bulls’ lineup after being sidelined the past three weeks because of a strained left hamstring

JANUARY 21 • Associated Press

Ruled out Tuesday Williams (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Will Gottlieb of AllCHGO.com reports.

Impact Williams will miss his second consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain he sustained in Friday's loss to the Nets. His next opportunity to suit up will come Thursday against the Timberwolves. With the sixth-year forward unavailable, Jalen Smith and Dalen Terry could see a slight bump in minutes.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Chicago

Los Angeles is looking to extend its four-game road win streak with a victory over Chicago

JANUARY 20 • Associated Press

Iffy for Tuesday Williams is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers with a sprained right ankle.

Impact Williams has a chance to return after missing Sunday's win over the Nets. His potential absence would open up a few extra minutes for Isaac Okoro and Kevin Huerter in the Chicago rotation.

JANUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Williams (ankle) is out for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Williams will sit out of Sunday's game after picking up a right ankle sprain during Friday's tilt against Brooklyn. Jalen Smith and Julian Phillips are candidates for more looks with Williams out of commission.

JANUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Williams (ankle) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets.

Impact Williams exited Friday's loss to Brooklyn early due to a sprained right ankle and is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's rematch. If the sixth-year forward is ultimately ruled out, Dalen Terry and Jalen Smith are candidates for a slight bump in minutes, while Julian Phillips could enter the Chicago rotation. In eight outings this month, Williams has averaged 5.9 points and 3.1 rebounds over 17.0 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Brooklyn visits Chicago on 4-game road slide

Brooklyn enters a matchup with Chicago as losers of four straight road games

JANUARY 17 • Associated Press

Won't return Friday Williams won't return to Friday's game against the Nets due to a right ankle sprain, K.C. Johnson of Chicago Sports Network reports.

Impact Williams exited Friday's contest with 33 seconds remaining in the third quarter and won't return in the fourth. He'll finish with seven points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and one assist across 12 minutes. The forward's next opportunity to play will come in Sunday's rematch against Brooklyn.

JANUARY 17 • ROTOWIRE

The Bulls Are "Aggressively Shopping" Patrick Williams, But ... You Know the Rest The Chicago Bulls have been shopping Patrick Williams, but have garnered no interest. Here 3 unlikely-trades that could happen with him.

JANUARY 16 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Jake Fischer dishes harsh Patrick Williams truth Bulls fans don't want to hear Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is untradeable at this point amid a career-worst season, a year after signing a five-year contract.

JANUARY 14 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

NBA insider slams door shut on Lakers landing wing with constantly declining value Patrick Williams will not be wearing purple and gold in the near future.

JANUARY 14 • LAKESHOWLIFE.COM

Another Patrick Williams 0-For! KD Defends Rockets Fans, Silver Linings, and Other Bulls Bullets Last night, the Chicago Bulls put out a great fight against the Rockets, losing a competitive game. Patrick Williams finished with 0 points...

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Chicago plays Brooklyn, looks to break road slide

Timberwolves take on the Bulls on 3-game losing streak

Josh Giddey could return from strained left hamstring this week after being sidelined since Dec. 31

Los Angeles takes road win streak into matchup with Chicago

Brooklyn visits Chicago on 4-game road slide