Bulls Rumors: Uncertainty Over Patrick Williams Poses Challenge

The Chicago Bulls didn't do much in the way of adding outside talent this offseason. Now it's on their players to make the necessary improvements to keep up with the Joneses in an Eastern Conference that did not rest on its laurels.

Patrick Williams is entering his third pro season with the Chicago Bulls. He has played in just 88 regular season games. Ricky O’Donnell lists him among the players who have the most to prove next season. He believes that Williams' impact has been oversold in many ways.

Patrick Williams played in just 17 games last season due to a wrist injury. He has acknowledged that he needs to be more assertive on offense. O'Donnell says that Williams and Bulls head coach Billy Donovan must work together. He believes that Billy has used Williams as a spot-up shooter around DeMar DeRozan's midrange game.

Williams can replace Ball's impact for the Bulls. He can also spread the floor. His playmaking ability is most intriguing. Williams averaged over 21 points over the last two playoff games. He shot 51.7% from beyond the arc on 3.4 attempts per game.