Patrick Williams
#44PF · Chicago Bulls
Fan Verdict
Grade this player:
Career StatsC-
| Year | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career | 336 | 9.1 | 3.9 | 1.4 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 44.2% | 38.8% | 76.4% |
| 2025-26 | 60 | 6.9 | 2.9 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 38.1% | 37.0% | 72.7% |
| 2024-25 | 63 | 9.0 | 3.8 | 2.0 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 39.7% | 35.3% | 72.3% |
| 2023-24 | 43 | 10.0 | 3.9 | 1.5 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 44.3% | 39.9% | 78.8% |
Current Contract
Length
4 years
Total Value
$36.0M
AAV
$9.0M/yr
Contract Value Index (CVI)
Patrick Williams's contract with the Chicago Bulls grades out as an overpay, earning a D CVI grade. At $9.0M per year over 4 years, this is a role player contract. Patrick's deal falls in the role player tier for NBA Power Forwards. At 24 years old, Patrick is in or near prime years, which supports the investment. The team paid a premium that will need to be justified by on-court production. The team will need Patrick to significantly improve to justify this financial commitment.
Performance Analysis
Patrick Williams earns a C- Performance grade, reflecting average production for a Power Forward. Across 336 career games, Patrick has averaged 9.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game. Patrick's strongest metric is FG% at 4415.9, compared to the NBA Power Forward median of 46.0. The biggest area for improvement is APG at 1.4, below the Power Forward median of 4.0. Among 83 NBA Power Forwards graded this season, Patrick ranks 69th in overall performance. Patrick will need to elevate key areas of the game to justify a larger role with the Chicago Bulls.
Current Sentiment
Patrick Williams faces skepticism after injury troubles and inconsistent playing time plague his fifth season. On-court performance labeled underwhelming, with C-grade reflecting struggles to stay healthy and productive consistently. Contract value questioned as $9M investment hasn't yielded expected development or reliable contributions to roster. Biggest narrative centers on health concerns and lost development time, frustrating Bulls organization and fans alike. Fan confidence remains pessimistic; repeated injuries and Fischer's criticism suggest limited near-term franchise cornerstone potential here.
Transaction History
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