Patrick Williams F CHI Sun 2/9/25 11:29 AM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams chipped in eight points (2-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT) and two rebounds in 20 minutes during Saturday's 132-111 loss to Golden State.
EDGE Analysis
Williams has operated off the bench for seven straight games, and while his production was strong at first, he's fallen flat the last two games. Williams' role in the rotation remains safe, but his place in the pecking order for usage seems to be slipping. He's attempted eight or fewer shots in three of his last four games.
Patrick Williams F CHI Thu 1/30/25 10:53 AM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams recorded 16 points (6-11 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one block in 30 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 122-100 loss to the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
The 16 points tied Coby White to lead the Bulls on the night, and it represented Williams' best scoring effort since he hit for 17 against the Hornets on Dec. 30. The fifth-year forward has come off the bench the last two games as Chicago coach Billy Donovan has rolled with a small-ball lineup of four guards/wings and Nikola Vucevic, and it's not clear how long the experiment might last. However, Williams has seen at least 28 minutes of court time in each contest, so the switch to the second unit doesn't seem to have impacted his workload.
Patrick Williams F CHI Mon 1/27/25 7:49 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams isn't starting Monday's game against the Nuggets.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will get a look as a reserve Monday after failing to contribute much in his previous matchup Saturday against the 76ers. Ayo Dosunmu will draw an opportunity with the first unit in Williams' place.
Patrick Williams F CHI Mon 1/20/25 12:08 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams contributed 15 points (5-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes during Sunday's 113-102 loss to the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Williams reached the 15-point mark for the first time in January, and he posted a solid stat line across the board. That said, he's recorded double-digit points just three times in that span, so his fantasy upside overall isn't very high due to his role as a secondary scoring weapon in Chicago's offensive scheme.
Patrick Williams F CHI Sun 1/12/25 1:33 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams (elbow) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Williams will shake off a right elbow contusion and suit up in Sunday's contest. Over his last five outings, the 23-year-old has averaged 5.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 2.8 assists and 1.0 steals while shooting only 29.0 percent from the field across 26.4 minutes per game.
Patrick Williams F CHI Sat 1/11/25 4:38 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams is probable for Sunday's game against the Kings with a right elbow contusion.
EDGE Analysis
This is a new injury for Williams, but not one that will likely force him to the sidelines. Williams was ice cold in his previous two outings, scoring a combined four points in those contests.
Patrick Williams F CHI Tue 1/7/25 3:56 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams contributed 12 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 1-2 FT), one rebound, three assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes during Monday's 114-110 victory over the Spurs.
EDGE Analysis
Williams continues to be a force to be reckoned with from beyond the arc, hitting three or more shots from deep for the ninth time this season. The 23-year-old has bumped up his attempts from the three-point line this season at 4.8 per game, shooting 38.4 percent from distance for the Bulls.
Patrick Williams F CHI Mon 12/30/24 11:45 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams logged 17 points (5-11 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 32 minutes during Monday's 115-108 overtime victory over the Hornets.
EDGE Analysis
Williams scored double-digits for the fifth time in the past six games, logging at least 30 minutes for just the seventh time this season. Although his offensive output was adequate, he failed to contribute elsewhere, an ongoing issue for Williams. Despite some obvious limitations, Williams should continue to serve as a starter in Chicago, as long as he can remain healthy.
Patrick Williams F CHI Sun 12/22/24 12:57 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams finished with 14 points (5-11 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, five assists, one block and one steal across 22 minutes during Saturday's 123-98 loss to the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
It was the fifth-year forward's best performance in four games since returning from a foot injury that cost him nearly a month. Williams still has yet to live up to his pedigree as the fourth overall selection in the 2020 NBA Draft, but if the Bulls continue their rebuild by trading Zach LaVine and/or Nikola Vucevic, the younger big man would likely be one of the primary beneficiaries in terms of usage.
Patrick Williams F CHI Mon 12/16/24 6:50 PM
Patrick Williams
F CHI
Williams will start Monday's game against the Raptors, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
EDGE Analysis
Following a 10-game absence, Williams returned to action Friday against the Hornets but played off the bench for the first time this season and saw only 14 minutes. However, with Zach LaVine (back) out Monday, Williams will get tossed back into an expanded role. As a starter this season (15 games), Williams has averaged 9.9 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes per game.