Now in his fifth season in the NBA, Williams has yet to take the leap many hoped for. Injuries have contributed to his stagnation. His career averages of 9.7 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game reflect this lack of growth.

The Chicago Bulls’ 2024-25 season hasn’t exactly gone according to plan, as the team recently finished up a five-game homestand at 1-4 following their loss to the Charlotte Hornets. The Bulls have seen solid production out of veterans like Zach Lavine and Nikola Vucevic,

A source told the Sun-Times the Bulls' front office is more than open to trading Williams if the situation presents itself. The issue, however, is the organization signed him to a five-year, $90 million extension last summer.

Subplot as Bulls mount furious comeback: Patrick Williams remains on bench and only has played 17 minutes. Other development projects Dalen Terry (6 minutes) and Matas Buzelis (4 minutes) have barely played - 10:12 PM

The Chicago Bulls are exploring trade opportunities involving 23-year-old power forward Patrick Williams, according to Joe Cowley of the Chicago Sun-Times.