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Bulls Likely Trim Patrick Williams Minutes Under New Regime

8/5/2026

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Chicago Bulls may cut forward Patrick Williams’ minutes under new president Bryson Graham and head coach Tiago Splitter.
Williams, the former No. 4 overall pick, shot a career-low 37.2 % in 2025-26 and is criticized for defense.
He is on a $90.0 million contract that pays $18.0 million through 2028-29.
The Bulls’ jump to No. 4 in the lottery and drafting wing-heavy Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain limit Williams’ minutes.

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Chicago Bulls may cut forward Patrick Williams’ minutes under new president Bryson Graham and head coach Tiago Splitter.
Williams, the former No. 4 overall pick, shot a career-low 37.2 % in 2025-26 and is criticized for defense.
He is on a $90.0 million contract that pays $18.0 million through 2028-29.
The Bulls’ jump to No. 4 in the lottery and drafting wing-heavy Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain limit Williams’ minutes.