Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams to undergo wrist surgery
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Saturday 30 October 2021 12:05, UK
Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams will be sidelined for four to six months after he hurt his left wrist in a 104-103 home loss to the New York Knicks earlier this week.
The 20-year-old Williams needs surgery to repair torn ligaments, the team announced Friday.
Williams was selected by Chicago with the No. 4 overall pick in last year's draft. He averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds in 71 games during his rookie season.
The Bulls are off to a 4-1 start this year, but injuries are starting to become an issue. Coby White, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2019 draft, remains sidelined following offseason shoulder surgery. Zach LaVine scored 25 points against the Knicks despite playing with a torn ligament in his left thumb.
Williams also sprained his left ankle during an optional individual workout in September, but he returned in time to play in Chicago's season-opening victory at Detroit. He averaged 6.6 points in the team's first five games.
