Bulls forward Patrick Williams is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards with a right groin issue. His status is Day-To-Day, and the Bulls will decide closer to the 8:00 PM ET tip whether he plays.
What happened
Patrick Williams appeared on the injury report Saturday at 5:33 PM ET with a right groin issue. His status is Day-To-Day. The report comment reads: "Williams (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Wizards." No previous status was listed, so this is his first entry on the report. The report gives Oct. 24 as his expected return date, which is the day of the game. No diagnosis, imaging result or timeline beyond that has been announced.
What it means for the Bulls
Chicago hosts Washington on Saturday at 8:00 PM ET. The Bulls are 1-1, seventh in the standings, and are coming off a win. Williams, 25, averaged 7.0 points, 3.0 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 20.5 minutes over 72 games last season. If he sits, the minutes have gone to Caleb Wilson (32.9 minutes, 18.5 points), Norman Powell (27.4, 20.0), Leonard Miller (24.8, 11.5) and Josh Giddey (24.3, 4.0) in the games without him. Isaac Okoro, Jalen Smith and Matas Buzelis also play over 21 minutes in those games. Chicago is 0-0 with Williams this season and 1-1 without him. Nic Claxton is out with a hamstring injury, and Noa Essengue is Day-To-Day with a head issue.
What to watch
The next update is the Bulls' final status before Saturday's 8:00 PM ET tip against the Wizards. The report lists Oct. 24 as his expected return, but the team has not said more about the groin issue or how long it could last. If Williams sits, watch how the minutes split among Wilson, Miller and Buzelis. Also watch whether Essengue's status changes, since the Bulls are already without Claxton.
Is Patrick Williams playing vs the Wizards?
He is questionable. The injury report lists him as Day-To-Day with a right groin issue for Saturday's 8:00 PM ET game. The team has not announced a final decision.
When will Patrick Williams be back?
The injury report gives Oct. 24, the day of the Wizards game, as his expected return. No other timeline has been announced.