Patrick Williams is back in Chicago having imaging done on his foot, per Bulls PR. He’s out vs. Bucks. According to the Bulls, the frontloaded schedule has created a need to take a cautious approach. Williams said on Monday he feels fine. - 11:27 AM

Patrick Williams is sidelined again with pain in the same foot that ended his 2023-24 season — but the Chicago Bulls aren’t panicking just yet. After experiencing soreness in his left foot, the fifth-year forward returned to Chicago after Monday’s road win against the Detroit Pistons while the rest of the team traveled to Milwaukee for Wednesday’s game against the Bucks.

Bulls forward Patrick Williams is out for Wednesday's road game against the Milwaukee Bucks and has returned to Chicago for imaging on his sore foot.

Bulls forward Patrick Williams, who missed Wednesday's loss in Milwaukee due to what the team referred to as left foot

He is experiencing discomfort and inflammation in his left foot. Williams, who had season-ending surgery on it last season, was sent back to Chicago after the win in Detroit for tests.

Bulls forward Patrick Williams is out for Wednesday's road game against the Milwaukee Bucks and has returned to Chicago for imaging on his sore foot.

Patrick Williams has been a very reliable player for the Chicago Bulls this season. The forward had played in every single game for the team this season, until the last two. Williams has missed the last two games for the Chicago Bulls due to a foot injury management situation.

Williams' game has had an awakening in the last week, and while everyone around him — fans, coaches, teammates — has an opinion about his career journey, the only one that matters is his own.

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