Bulls forward Patrick Williams moved from out to day-to-day with a right groin issue on Sunday morning. His expected return is Monday, Oct. 26, when Chicago visits Boston.
What happened
Williams was moved from out to day-to-day on the injury report Sunday at 9:48 a.m. ET. The listed issue is a right groin problem. On Saturday, his status had gone from day-to-day to out, and Joel Lorenzi of The Athletic reported that Williams was out for Saturday's game versus the Wizards. The report gives an expected return of Oct. 26. It does not say whether he will play against Boston, and no other detail on the injury has been announced.
What it means for the Bulls
Chicago plays at the Celtics on Monday, Oct. 26, at 7:30 p.m. ET. The Bulls are 1-2, in 10th place in the standings, and coming off a loss. They are 0-0 with Williams and 1-2 without him. Without him, Caleb Wilson has led the rotation at 34.7 minutes and 22.3 points a game. Norman Powell is next at 29.1 minutes and 19.3 points, followed by Josh Giddey (26.1 minutes), Matas Buzelis (25.7 minutes, 15.0 points) and Leonard Miller (23.4 minutes). Jalen Smith adds 22.6 minutes and 14.3 points. Nic Claxton is also out with a hamstring injury.
What to watch
The next injury report update has not been announced. Williams is listed as day-to-day, so his status for Monday's game at Boston could change before tip-off. The report lists Oct. 26 as his expected return, which is the Celtics game, but nothing is confirmed. Watch Williams' status and his minutes if he plays. Also watch Noa Essengue, who is day-to-day with a head issue. No games after Boston are in the current schedule.
Is Patrick Williams playing at the Celtics?
Not confirmed. Williams is day-to-day with a right groin issue, and the injury report lists Oct. 26, the date of the Celtics game, as his expected return. The Bulls have not announced a final decision.
When will Patrick Williams be back?
The injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 26. His status is day-to-day, and no further timeline has been announced.