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Poor shooting in loss Williams chipped in 13 points (5-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 29 minutes during Sunday's 113-104 loss to Toronto.

Impact Williams missed seven of his eight first-quarter shot attempts, including five misses from within three feet of the basket. His seven rebounds matched his most in any game this season, and five of those boards came off the offensive glass. The 21-year-old has made 44.2 percent of his shots and 36.4 percent of his three-point tries and is averaging 8.9 points per game through the season's first 11 contests.

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

VanVleet has 30 points and 11 assists as Raptors beat Bulls

Fred VanVleet returned from injury with season-highs of 30 points and 11 assists, Scottie Barnes had 19 points and 10 rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors overcame the absence of lead...

NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Tatum scores 36, Celtics rally to hold off Bulls 123-119

Jayson Tatum had 36 points and 12 rebounds, including some late free throws to help the Boston Celtics hold on for a 123-119 victory over the Chicago Bulls

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • Associated Press

Continues scoring surge Williams posted 16 points (7-9 FG, 2-3 3Pt), five rebounds, one assist and one block in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 106-88 win over the Hornets.

Impact Williams posted a season-high in points and minutes, beating his previous high in points from Tuesday's game. Williams has seemed to find his aggression, although he will need to get to the line more often if he wants to start scoring at an even higher rate.

NOVEMBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Embiid scores 25, hits big 3 as 76ers beat Bulls 114-109

Joel Embiid scored 25 points and made a tiebreaking 3-pointer to help the Philadelphia 76ers squeeze by the Chicago Bulls 114-109

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Three steals in loss Williams closed Friday's 129-124 loss to the Spurs with 10 points (4-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and three steals in 20 minutes.

Impact Williams continues to be woeful on the offensive end, topping double digits for just the second time this season. Viewed as a possible breakout candidate, Williams has been unable to make the most of a favorable situation. Outside of some limited upside in steals, Williams should not be viewed as a viable asset in competitive formats.

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Another subdued night Wednesday Williams totaled 10 points (4-5 FG, 2-2 3Pt), two assists and two steals over 15 minutes during Wednesday's 124-109 victory over the Pacers.

Impact Williams continues to disappoint, managing just 15 minutes in the victory. Seen as a potential asset this season, it would appear the hype was not justified. He is likely to remain a starter but his passive mindset on the offensive end does not lend itself to fantasy upside. At this stage, managers are well within their rights to move on, with a view to keeping an eye on him in case things turn around at some point.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Despite Patrick Williams' slow start to the season, the Chicago Bulls are urging the 3rd-year forward to stay the course After fighting for his starting spot in the preseason, Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is struggling to find himself in the opening w...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bulls lose to Wizards, as Patrick Williams still tries to find his way It was another stumble of a game for Williams, finishing with just seven points and one rebound, as the former No. 4 overall pick admitted t...

OCTOBER 22, 2022 • SUNTIMES.COM

Struggles despite win Williams logged four points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 116-108 win over the Heat.

Impact Williams' production is alarming, considering the absence of Zach Lavine. The 2020 No. 4 pick is still more of a defensive option than a reliable scorer, as he has yet to average over 10 points per game. Williams was the only Bulls' starter with a negative plus-minus at -4.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Williams will start the Chicago Bulls season opener against the Miami Heat despite preseason doubts Despite strife and uncertainty throughout the short preseason, Patrick Williams will start Wednesday for the Chicago Bulls on opening day ag...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • MERCURYNEWS.COM

Darnell Mayberry: Billy Donovan says Patrick Williams will open... - The Athletic Billy Donovan says Patrick Williams will open the season as the Bulls’ starting power forward. Javonte Green will start the year in the seco...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Awarded starting job Bulls head coach Billy Donovan said Williams will start at power forward during Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Heat, Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago reports.

Impact Donovan shuffled the starting power forward spot during the preseason, with Williams, Javonte Green and Derrick Jones all getting opportunities in the first five. However, the Bulls will stick with the third-year lottery pick, who's started 80 of his 88 NBA appearances, to begin the year. After a strong rookie season, Williams' second-year in the league was derailed by injuries, but now that he's fully healthy, he'll look to bounce back in a big way during the 2022-23 campaign.

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Patrick Williams needs to be more aggressive — and confident — in Year 3 with the Chicago Bulls: 'Motivation comes from inside' The Chicago Bulls need Patrick Williams to stop deferring to the team's stars and live up to his potential as the No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Patrick Williams needs to be more aggressive — and confident — in Year 3 with the Chicago Bulls: 'Motivation comes from inside' It’ s time for Patrick Williams to make a leap. Other early selections in the 2020 class— Anthony Edwards, LaMelo Ball, Obi Toppin and Tyres...

OCTOBER 14, 2022 • TWINCITIES.COM

5 takeaways from the Chicago Bulls' 127-104 win in the preseason finale, including Dalen Terry's 1st start and Patrick Williams' dunks The Chicago Bulls ended the 2022 preseason on a high note with a 127-104 victory over a heavily depleted Milwaukee Bucks team on Tuesday nig...

OCTOBER 13, 2022 • BOSTONHERALD.COM

Tallies 22 points Tuesday Williams amassed 22 points (9-17 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and a steal in 32 minutes in Tuesday's 127-104 win over Milwaukee.

Impact In his first start since the preseason opener, Williams produced his best overall game. After making just seven shots in his first three preseason contests, the 21-year-old made seven baskets in the first three quarters Tuesday. He started all 71 of his appearances in his rookie year but just nine of his 17 games last year as he battled wrist and shoulder injuries throughout the season. The Bulls have started Williams, Javonte Green and Derrick Jones at power forward in the preseason, and it's unclear who will get the nod when the regular season begins.

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Darnell Mayberry: Final: Bulls 127, Bucks 104. Patrick Williams:... - The Athletic Final: Bulls 127, Bucks 104. Patrick Williams: 22 points, five rebounds, five assists, 9-17 FGs Nikola Vučević: 17 points, 11 rebounds, four...

OCTOBER 12, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Coming off bench again Williams is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's preseason game against Toronto.

Impact The Bulls are experimenting with another new lineup in their third exhibition contest, and for the second straight game Williams will be utilized in a reserve role. Javonte Green got the nod at power forward Friday against Denver, while Derrick Jones will make the start Sunday night. At this stage, it's unclear if Williams will retain the starting job when the regular season rolls around, but the fact that he's failed to start two of three preseason games is not an overly positive indication.

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench Friday Williams 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.

Impact Joe 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 turn Williams, 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

Fourth-year option exercised The Bulls exercised Williams' $9.84 million team option for 2023-24 on Wednesday, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Williams was limited to just 17 appearances in 2021-22 after undergoing wrist surgery last fall, but the 6-foot-7 forward showed enough promise over his first two NBA seasons for the Bulls to exercise his fourth-year option. In the Bulls' preseason opener Tuesday against the Pelicans, Williams started at power forward and finished with five points (2-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt), five rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes. While all of Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic are all healthy, Williams will likely be limited to a low-usage role on offense, but his ability to convert efficiently from the field and offer solid contributions in the rebounds, blocks and steals categories makes him worthy of a late-round flier in most fantasy leagues.

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls exercise fourth-year option for Patrick Williams Keith Smith: The Chicago Bulls have picked up Patrick Williams’ fourth-year rookie scale team option, a league source tells @spotrac.Source:...

OCTOBER 5, 2022 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Patrick Williams — after a summer of 'hell' workouts with DeMar DeRozan — is ready to prove himself in his 3rd Chicago Bulls season Newly healthy and invigorated by his summer with DeMar DeRozan, this Chicago Bulls season offers a chance for Patrick Williams to reintroduc...

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM

Bulls set sights higher, look to build on run to playoffs

The Chicago Bulls have their sights set higher after making the playoffs for the first time since 2017

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • Associated Press

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