The Chicago Bulls will continue to invest in the development of Patrick Williams after reportedly re-signing the wing.
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams dribbles as Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James defends at the United Center on Dec. 20, 2023. The Chicago Bulls will continue to invest in the development of Patrick Williams after reportedly re-signing the versatile wing to a five-year, $90 million deal, as reported by The Athletic.
That doesn’t mean the Bulls think Williams is anywhere near his potential. His lack of offensive aggressiveness has been a sticking point for the team throughout the past four seasons. Injuries have been a concern for Williams while also contributing to the inconsistency of his growth. He missed the majority of the 2021-22 season following surgery for a wrist injury and played all 82 games of the 2022-23 season before needing to be shut down this season due to a knee injury.
Re-signing Williams also continues a trend toward the future for the Bulls, who are in flux this offseason as they attempt to restructure their roster. With Williams andin the mix, the average age of the Bulls current projected starting lineup has plummeted to 25.6 years. If the Bulls move either Zach LaVine or Nikola Vučević, that number could drop below 24.
The Bulls picked up a one-year, $2.8 million option for forward Torrey Craig on Saturday, potentially returning a versatile rotation player who offered an important lift in energy and defensive pressure last season.
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