Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams was named the starter for their opening game against the Miami Heat. The former fourth overall pick from 2020 has come a long way after missing most of last season with a wrist injury. In the 17 games that he played, he averaged 9.0 points and 4.1 rebounds on 52.9% shooting from the floor and 51.7% from three. Before getting hurt, Williams was a popular name as a fantasy sleeper. This year, he could give fantasy managers more value than expected, especially if he was drafted in the later rounds.

Chicago Bulls power forward Patrick Williams delivered the best offensive performance of his professional career to date in Sunday's win over Minnesota, going for 35 points on 10-for-21 shooting. Injuries limited Williams to just 17 regular-season games (nine starts) in his second year, as he averaged nine points and 4.1 boards per outing. At still just 20 years old, there is room for optimism that Williams' numbers will grow in the years to come, as he shot 51.7% from behind the arc, while averaging nearly one made triple per game. He isn't expected to carry a consistent offensive role with Chicago come the postseason, but he will have some DFS cash content appeal due to his defensive contributions.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (wrist) will make his return to the court on Monday versus the Toronto Raptors. He hasn't played since October, but will finally make a return to the court. Both Williams and Derrick Jones Jr. are expected to compete for playing time as the backup power forward. It wouldn't be shocking to see the Bulls limit Williams over the next few weeks. It's unlikely that Williams has reliable fantasy value, but fantasy managers will have to wait and see.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (wrist) has reached another milestone in recovering from the left wrist fracture that he suffered early on this season. According to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan, Williams has been cleared for full contact. This means that we should see Williams practicing in full with the team shortly and it means that he should indeed be on track to return at some point this month. If you're in a deep fantasy league and you have an extra IL spot available, now is a good time to scoop up Williams. He'll certainly be on a minutes limit upon returning, but he could still wind up having some use for fantasy purposes in the final weeks of the season.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (wrist) will return to the court in March, as long as he has no setbacks, according to Bulls head coach Billy Donovan. Donovan stated, "I don't know the exact date, but I do believe he'll be back in March. I'm pretty confident about that, unless there's some kind of setback or he doesn't feel like he's got the strength necessary." Williams underwent surgery on his left wrist in late October and the initial speculation was that he'd miss the remainder of the 2021-22 season. If he indeed returns, he will likely be on a strict minutes limit for the remainder of the regular season, making him not worth rostering in any season-long fantasy leagues.

Chicago Bulls second-year forward Patrick Williams (wrist) underwent surgery to repair torn ligaments in his left wrist this past October. While the Bulls never ruled him out for the entire season, there was wide speculation that he would indeed miss the entirety of the 2021-22 campaign. However, there's been good news about his recovery progress lately. Bulls head coach Billy Donovan stated that Williams is progressing well and that there is a "very strong possibility" Williams will play again this season. The former Florida State Seminole had been set for a big role going into the year. He was logging around 30 minutes per game prior to his wrist injury. If he's able to return this year, he'd likely see limited minutes while working his way back. Due to this, he isn't someone worth targeting in season-long fantasy formats.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (wrist) is expected to undergo surgery and will miss the rest of the regular season. This is a tough blow as the Bulls lose the former 4th overall pick after just a handful of games. The organization is hopeful that Williams could return for possibly the postseason, but that remains to be seen. In the meantime, Javonte Green, Troy Brown Jr., Alize Johnson, Derrick Jones Jr. are all expected to see increased playing time. None of them standout as someone who is a must-add in fantasy formats. Obviously, fantasy managers can drop Williams in basically all formats.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (shoulder) is available for Friday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. He injured his shoulder while diving for a loose ball during Wednesday's season opener. Williams is not expected to be limited at all and should be in the starting lineup for this one. He tallied just six points and one rebound in 28 minutes during the opener. Williams might lose touches with how stacked this roster is now, but has plenty of upside.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (shoulder) could be in danger of missing Friday's contest. The young forward suffered a shoulder strain while fighting for a loose ball in the season opener, according to head coach Billy Donovan. Despite that, it doesn't sound like the team is concerned with the severity of the injury. This appears to be a minor issue that shouldn't cost Williams much time. Alex Caruso and Alize Johnson could see more playing time if Williams is forced to sit out on Friday.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) returned to practice on Monday. He was able to participate in 5-on-5 workouts for the first time in two weeks. Williams was expected to miss around a month of action, but could beat that timetable. Right now, it's possible that Williams is available for the season opener on October 20th. Williams appears to be a safe option to snag in 12-team fantasy formats.

Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams (ankle) could be cleared in time for the season opener. Head coach Billy Donovan seems optimistic about the situation, but the organization wants to be cautious. They don't want to bring Williams back too early and he suffers a setback. Williams was impressive during his rookie season and should be again in 2021. The upside is certainly there and he should be an intriguing option in the late rounds of fantasy drafts.