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.

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

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.