Tag: Patrick Williams

Writer suggests interesting Zach LaVine-less Lakers trade with Bulls

One journalist suggested a trade between the Lakers and Bulls that could improve the Lakers without the risk of taking on Zach LaVine.

The Los Angeles Lakers are 15-11 about two months into the NBA season, and they have fallen to eighth place in the Western Conference. While it clearly isn’t time to panic, some mild concern is warranted, given the legitimate championship expectations the team had when the season started.

Many believe L.A.’s biggest weaknesses are 3-point shooting, perimeter defense and perhaps frontcourt or wing depth. Some also believe the team needs a legitimate third scoring option to take some pressure off LeBron James and help it remain productive when the superstar is resting.

That has led to much speculation that Los Angeles is going to go after Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine via trade. However, people seem divided on whether that would be a prudent move for the Lakers. At least one prominent writer has said he isn’t who they should go after.

On the other hand, the Bulls have other intriguing trade targets, and many believe they will soon have a fire sale since they’re going nowhere fast.

Jordyn Bontrager of Lake Show Life proposed an interesting trade between the Lakers and Bulls that doesn’t involve LaVine but could address a couple of the Lakers’ needs.

Bulls receive: Rui Hachimura, Jalen Hood-Schifino, 2029 first-round draft pick

Lakers receive: Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams

Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Thunder: Zach LaVine, Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams all PROBABLE

Check out the Chicago Bulls injury report ahead of their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

It’s been a rough season for the Chicago Bulls so far. They’ve lost four of their last five games, including an 18-point loss to the Miami Heat on Monday night. Chicago currently sits at 5-10 on the season, good for 12th in the Eastern Conference. On Wednesday night, they will be taking on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Oklahoma City has been having a great season this year, and opposite the Bulls, they’ve been on a hot streak. The Thunder have won five games in a row, four of which were on the road, and in their most recent game, they beat the Portland Trail Blazers by 43 points.

Heading into the Bulls’ game against the Thunder, the Bulls injury report has been revealed and is as follows.

Report: Bulls’ Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams drawing most trade interest around the NBA

Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams are the two Chicago Bulls players generating the most trade interest around the NBA.

As the season rolls on, the Chicago Bulls are one of the top teams to watch regarding potential trades. They’ve been extremely disappointing this season, and while they went 1-1 in their recent two-game mini-series against the Miami Heat, they were down by 20+ in the first game and got blown out in the second.

Zach LaVine has been a name that’s been brought up as a likely trade candidate, and one would have to assume the same can be said about DeMar DeRozan and Nikola Vucevic. However, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line, those three aren’t the hottest commodities on the Bulls roster.

Stein recently reported that Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams are “generating the most November trade curiosity” around the league.

Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Pistons: Alex Caruso QUESTIONABLE, Patrick Williams PROBABLE

Check out the Chicago Bulls injury report ahead of their game against the Detroit Pistons.

Ahead of the Chicago Bulls’ game against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night, multiple players are listed on the injury report. Alex Caruso is labeled as QUESTIONABLE, and Patrick Williams is PROBABLE to play. Caruso is dealing with a left toe strain, and Williams has a left finger sprain. Lonzo Ball is also out, as he is slated to miss the entire season.

In addition, the Bulls’ two-way players are not available to play against the Pistons. Adama Sanogo, Justin Lewis, and Onrulap Bitim are all on assignment with the Windy City Bulls, Chicago’s G League affiliate instead of up with the main ball club.

Meanwhile, the Pistons are also dealing with their fair share of injuries ahead of the game vs. the Bulls.

Bojan Bogdanovic, Jalen Duren, Joe Harris, Isaiah Livers, and Monte Morris are all OUT against the Bulls. Bogdanovic is dealing with a left calf strain, Duren has right ankle soreness, Harris has a right shoulder sprain, Livers is suffering from a left ankle sprain, and Morris has a right quadriceps sprain.

In other news, second-year guard Jaden Ivey, who has missed four straight games, is back and will be available for the game against Chicago.

Following a brutal overtime loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Bulls will be looking to bounce back against a Pistons team that is 2-8 on the season, which is the worst record in the Eastern Conference.

Chicago has lost four of their last five games and has looked rough to start the year, but a win over Detroit could help them get back on track.

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]

Re-drafting the Chicago Bulls recent NBA Draft picks

How have the Chicago Bulls done at drafting in recent years?

For the last couple of seasons, the Chicago Bulls have boasted a new-look core led by Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, and Nikola Vucevic, none of whom were drafted by the organization. But among the pack lies the likes of Coby White, Patrick Williams, and Ayo Dosunmu, who were selected by the Bulls in recent years.

Unfortunately, despite their overall lack of recent success, the Bulls have failed to draft any stars in the NBA Draft. Guys like Mikal Bridges, Tyler Herro, and Tyrese Haliburton have slipped through the cracks, going just a few picks after the Bulls made their selections.

The Bulls Central YouTube channel went through some of Chicago’s recent draft picks and rewrote history, re-drafting the Bulls’ picks.

What have been the Bulls’ worst draft mistakes in recent history?

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]

Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Suns: Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams both probable; Bradley Beal questionable; Devin Booker out

Check out the injury report for the Chicago Bulls ahead of their contest vs. the Phoenix Suns.

The Chicago Bulls will take on the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night. Lonzo Ball is obviously still on the injury report, but a few of his teammates will join him on the list. Alex Caruso and Patrick Williams are both PROBABLE to play, while all three of Chicago’s two-way players – Onrulap Bitim, Justin Lewis, and Adama Sanogo – will be unavailable as they are with the G League.

Caruso is currently dealing with a right elbow sprain, while Williams is recovering from a left finger sprain. Both players appeared in the Bulls’ last game against the San Antonio Spurs, and they were both listed on the injury report ahead of that game as well.

Meanwhile, the Suns are dealing with some injuries as well. Devin Booker remains OUT for the game against the Bulls. However, Bradley Beal has been upgraded to QUESTIONABLE ahead of the contest.

Beal has yet to appear in a game for the Suns this year after joining the team via trade this offseason.

Booker is currently recovering from a right calf strain, and Beal is dealing with lower back spasms.

Should Beal make his return against the Bulls, it would be a major test for a Chicago team looking to build off their latest win. After getting blown out by the Denver Nuggets, the Bulls destroyed the Utah Jazz on Monday, and they will undoubtedly be hoping to keep up the momentum they gained.

With Booker out for Phoenix, the Bulls should look to take advantage of the opportunity.

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]

Patrick Williams shares thoughts on long-term future with Bulls

Patrick Williams recently spoke about his potential long-term future with the Chicago Bulls.

The Chicago Bulls have gotten off to a rocky start this season, going 3-5 through their first eight games of the year. From a players-only meeting after their first game to multiple 20-point blowout losses, the Bulls haven’t been able to string together any semblance of consistency.

Chicago has even made a starting lineup change, swapping out Patrick Williams for Torrey Craig at the power forward position. Williams has struggled to begin the year, and it’s an ill-timed downswing, considering he’s going to be a restricted free agent next summer. The 22-year-old hasn’t quite lived up to expectations thus far, but the Bulls still like him.

Head coach Billy Donovan recently expressed the Bulls’ desire to keep Williams around long-term, and Williams followed up that statement by reciprocating the feeling.

Chicago Bulls Injury Report vs. Jazz: Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams probable, Ayo Dosunmu questionable

Three players are listed on the Chicago Bulls injury report ahead of their game against the Utah Jazz.

Ahead of the Chicago Bulls’ contest against the Utah Jazz on Monday night, three players outside of Lonzo Ball are listed on the injury report: Alex Caruso, Patrick Williams, and Ayo Dosunmu. Caruso and Williams are probable to play in the contest, while Dosunmu is listed as questionable.

Caruso’s injury designation is a right elbow strain, while Williams is dealing with a finger issue. As for Dosunmu, he is questionable to play due to illness. All three players have been a part of Chicago’s core rotation this season, so any absences from the bunch could see a shift in playing time for other guys.

Dosunmu has missed the Bulls’ last two games against the Brooklyn Nets and Denver Nuggets.

Jevon Carter and Coby White would likely assume more minutes if Caruso and/or Dosunmu miss the game, while Torrey Craig would be most likely to fill in the gaps for Williams if he is out.

Williams has already been demoted to the bench in favor of Craig, but missing that extra depth at the forward position could lead to Billy Donovan testing out some of the youngsters, such as Julian Philips or Dalen Terry, in the rotation.

As the Bulls continue to push forward, missing guys from their rotation will only make life harder in regard to developing consistency and improving on both ends of the court.

Make sure to keep an eye on social media and the Bulls’ official Twitter account for updates on the game-time status of all three players.

[lawrence-auto-related count=3]

Billy Donovan says Bulls want to keep Patrick Williams around long-term

Head coach Billy Donovan recently spoke about the Chicago Bulls’ thoughts on their future with Patrick Williams.

While the season is only seven games old, the Chicago Bulls look to be one of the most struggle-filled teams in the league. They currently sit at 2-5 on the season, with three of their five losses coming by way of a double-digit deficit. Nothing seems to be going right, and they’ve already had to make a starting lineup change.

Head coach Billy Donovan recently moved Patrick Williams to the bench, placing Torrey Craig in his place at the starting power forward position. Williams reacted to the move with a sense of professionalism, but he’s also in a weird spot, as he’ll be a restricted free agent next summer.

However, ahead of the Bulls’ eventual loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night, Donovan revealed that Chicago wants to keep Williams around for the long haul.

Patrick Williams discusses demotion to Bulls bench in loss to Nets

After the Chicago Bulls’ loss to the Brooklyn Nets, Patrick Williams spoke about getting demoted to the bench.

In their first game of the In-Season Tournament, the Chicago Bulls fell to the Brooklyn Nets by a score of 109-107. It was a close contest throughout, but in the end, the Nets were able to eke out a win over Chicago despite the Bulls’ attempt at a starting lineup change for the first time this season.

Head coach Billy Donovan moved Patrick Williams to the bench amid his early-season struggles. The 22-year-old looked rough through the Bulls’ first few games, but against the Nets, he shot 2-of-3 form deep and put up 10 points. Unfortunately, it didn’t result in a Bulls win.

After the game, Williams spoke about his move to the bench.