After enjoying 82 video games final season and heading right into a contract 12 months, there was numerous optimism across the Bulls that Patrick Williams may take a giant step ahead this 12 months.
As a substitute, accidents have held Williams again this season. He hasn’t appeared nice within the 43 video games he did play, and now his season is finished on account of foot surgical procedure, the Bulls have introduced.
Damage Replace: Patrick Williams, who has been sidelined since Jan 25 with preliminary bone edema in his left foot, not too long ago underwent routine subsequent imaging revealing the development of his foot stress response.
He’ll endure surgical procedure and be out for the rest of the season.
— Chicago Bulls (@chicagobulls) February 23, 2024
A bone edema is a buildup of fluid together with the bone marrow. Williams has been out since Jan. 25 hoping relaxation would remedy the difficulty, however issues bought worse to the purpose of a stress response (the precursor to a stress fracture), requiring surgical procedure.
Williams will likely be a free agent this summer season and the Bulls have his Chicken rights. Whether or not Chicago brings him — and fellow free agent DeMar DeRozan — again will say lots concerning the course administration plans to take this franchise.
Williams averaged 10 factors, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per recreation, capturing 39.9% from 3 (on 3.4 makes an attempt a recreation).
That is three anticipated Bulls starters misplaced for the season on account of surgical procedures: Lonzo Ball, Zach LaVine (additionally a foot surgical procedure) and now Williams. The Bulls additionally will likely be with out Torrey Craig for a couple of weeks after he injured his knee through the All-Star break.