Bulls’ Patrick Williams expected to miss the rest of the season
The Chicago Bulls are off to a promising start to begin the 2021-22 season. However, the team suffered a tough blow on Thursday night.
Forward Patrick Williams is set to undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist, which will force him to miss the rest of the season, according to ESPN.
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Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will undergo surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist, the team announced Friday.
The injury occurred after Williams fell to the ground after a flagrant foul by New York Knicks big man Mitchell Robinson. He landed on his left wrist, resulting in a severe perilunate dislocation.
The Bulls had hoped Willaims could play a significant role in his second campaign. However his injury effectively puts the team without a significant frontcourt piece. It’s been a rough go around the last several weeks. Williams missed most of the preseason due to a sprained ankle.
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In five games played, Williams averaged 6.6 points and 2.2 rebounds while shooting 56.5% from the floor and 50% from beyond the arc. The loss puts more pressure on the rest of the roster to push forward with their veteran-laden starters led by DeMar DeRozan, Zach LaVine, Lonzo Ball, and Nikola Vucevic.
Chicago holds enough firepower to push toward vying for a playoff spot. It will need its star talent to guide the way. The Bulls have the pieces in place to make a strong push to capture their first postseason berth in five years.
