Bulls forward Patrick Williams has replaced the cast on his left arm with a removable brace, head coach Billy Donovan told Rob Schaefer of NBC Sports Chicago and other media members. Williams’ rehab from wrist surgery will now focus on rebuilding strength and regaining range of motion in the injured wrist and forearm. His timetable was initially projected to be four-to-six months after he underwent the surgery in late October.
We have more from the Central Division:
- The trade that sent Bol Bol from Denver to the Pistons is now official. According to the Detroit Free Press’ Omari Sankofa II, Bol could be an intriguing pickup for a team in need of a young big. He’s got enough talent to become a core piece for the organization, so he was worth taking a flier on before he heads into free agency this summer, Sankofa adds.
- The Cavaliers are expected to be active in the trade market, Dan Feldman of NBC Sports relays. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst said on NBA Today last week that he could “almost guarantee” Cleveland would make another deal beyond the acquisition of Rajon Rondo. The team is seeking perimeter and guard help and is talking to three or four different teams about scenarios, Windhorst added.
- The Pacers are still awaiting the season debut of forward T.J. Warren and it won’t happen this week, James Boyd of the Indianapolis Star tweets. According to coach Rick Carlisle, Warren is “still weeks away, if things continue to progress as they have been.” Warren is recovering from a foot fracture.
- Lance Stephenson‘s reunion with the Pacers has exceeded all expectations, Wheat Hotchkiss of the team’s website notes. Playing on a 10-day contract that expires tonight, Stephenson had a 30-point game and a 14-assist outing. Stephenson is expected to sign a standard rest-of-the-season contract.
P.Williams is the x factor for Bulls’ success in the playoffs. He looked like the real thing before his injury. Raptor fans know too well that DD gets overwhelmed and Orlando recognize the same trait with Vucevic in the playoffs. We’ll see if history is the great predictor again.
The Bulls need to add a front court piece who is capable of starting still, a vet with strength on the glass and capable defense who doesn’t need shots would be best but I would like Isaiah Roby to somehow happen, I think OKC is in indefinite tank mode so those 2018 picks are gettin pretty old
I keep seeing things about not wanting to mess up the Bulls chemistry. How do they know PWill won’t mess up the chemistry? If you can get a legitimate star level player I’d use him in a trade.
But, I don’t think they really need to do that. A defensive minded 4/5 that can protect the rim is enough. You could probably get that on the waiver wire or use Brown and/or a pick.
Yes, or wait for PWill – he is all those things mentioned. And he is a great team mate so no chemistry issues.
Born Ready!!! Welcome back my friend, looking forward to seeing you blow in ears for another half a season or more.
If Bulls trade P Williams at age 20 to go get J Grant age 28 they will be gregretting it 5 yrs.
Look at Lebron playing GM in cle.
He moved Wiggins for Love. Just like he moved Westbrook in LA. Pelinka had a deal for Hield which he gave his word on. Sacramento is so mad they refuse to do any business w lakers bc pelinka didn’t keep his word. Y GM James..
Moral if story dont be short sighted w 20yr P Williams if ur Chicago looking at J Grant. Plus C White & Jones jr needs incl.
Look what Lebron did to 19yr Wiggins when he forced Cle trade him for Love. Cle played GSW last night & a 26yr Wiggins locked down D Garland all night. Love ar 32 was 1-7 off bench. Wiggins still should be a Cav as a #1 pick. Big mistake made by GM James. Lebron also wanted to trade bkn pick which became Sexton. Bron ran team into ground & bolted. He will do it again in LA. Those 2x fut 1sts are gone at deadline. Unprotected too. In 24 & 26. As for bulls if you Trade for Grant. In 5yrs you will regret that decision when Williams is a rising star. Wiggins looks to be allstar at 26 & def all nba 1st team. Unreal. My words of wisdom to Chi fans. Be Patient!!!
… but CLE won a championship with Love? They needed to trade a future star for a ready now championship team. That was the trade. The timing would have been off otherwise.
K-Love is sooo much better than Wigs… you can’t compare a future HoF with a role player that will never achieve anything!
Russ is another HoF which is sooo much better than Buddy! Buddy is only one of the top 5 shooters in the league, can’t do nothing more!
Both times “””if””” they were LBJ decisions got them dead right!
Grant ain’t any good now, no need to wait 5 years on him, but so far Williams was extremely disappointing last year, so can’t see any issue with booting him out!
I agree with the Love for Wiggins, that was a no brainer and it worked out. I mean… if, IF, Irving and/or Love don’t get hurt in 2015 they maybe would have won. If KD doesn’t go to GSW? reaching the finals its success for a franchise like the Cavs.
On the other hand, the RW trade looks bad, but while i think i will take Buddy, the defensive problems of the Lakers willl still be there.
If Chicago feels J. Grant is the missing piece, they should go ALL IN. DeRozan is not getting younger, and i don’t think P. Williams ceilling is guarantee either.
Cavs without a doubt would have won in 2015
Best not to speak in subjunctive mood about basketball or women, it leads to sadness.