Present position:NBA free agency: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree to five >>Text
NBA free agency: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree to five
Credit Card Protection Policies1Have read
About NBA free agency: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree to five-year, $90 million deal, per report Wil...
NBA free agency: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree to five-year, $90 million deal, per report
Williams averaged 10 points and 3.9 rebounds last season, but was limited to 43 games due to a foot injury
By Jack Maloney • 1 min readThe Chicago Bulls have reached an agreement with Patrick Williams on a five-year, $90 million deal, according to Shams Charania. Williams was set to be a restricted free agent this summer, but a new rule allows teams to negotiate with their own free agents once the Finals come to an end.
Williams, the No. 4 overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft, averaged 10 points and 3.9 rebounds last season, while shooting 39.9% from behind the arc. He was limited to just 43 games, however, due to a foot injury that required season-ending surgery in February. Bulls general manager Arturas Karnisovas told reporters on draft night earlier this month that Williams is expected to be healthy by training camp.
Though Williams has not become the caliber of player you might hope for with a top-four pick, he's proven to be a very solid 3-and-D wing when he can stay healthy. At 6-foot-7 he can capably guard multiple positions and has never shot below 39.1% on 3-pointers in his career. The $90 million price tag might raise a few eyebrows, but that's the going rate these days for reliable role players. With the salary cap set to rise over the next few years, it might even end up being a real bargain if Williams can expand his offensive game.
After trading Alex Caruso to the Oklahoma City Thunder in exchange for Josh Giddey earlier this month, it's clear that the Bulls are, finally, looking toward the future. At some point soon, DeMar DeRozan (an unrestricted free agent this summer), Zach LaVine and Nikola Vucevic may follow Caruso out the door.
Tags:
Reprinted :Welcome friends to share to the network, but please explain the source of the article“Credit Card Protection Policies”。http://aqntz.feilaokan.com/j5q0u4.html
Related articles
Johnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, posts emotional tribute to Blue Jackets star on social media
NBA free agency: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree to fiveJohnny Gaudreau's widow, Meredith, posts emotional tribute to Blue Jackets star on social media...
Read more
Caitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark
NBA free agency: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree to fiveCaitlin Clark takes hard foul: WNBA hands out Flagrant 1 after reviewing cheap shot against Clark...
Read more
Isaiah Bond transfers to Texas: Nick Saban's retirement '100%' motivated exit, says ex
NBA free agency: Bulls, Patrick Williams agree to fiveIsaiah Bond transfers to Texas: Nick Saban's retirement '100%' motivated exit, says ex-Alabama wideo...
Read more
Top Article
- Satou Sabally's career
- Dodgers' Mookie Betts will play right field after returning from injured list
- Rookie Weston Wilson hits for 10th cycle in Phillies' history vs. Nationals
- Jason Heyward to sign with Astros to fill outfield spot after being released by Dodgers, per report
- NHL trade grades: Panthers get trade deadline win by adding Vladimir Tarasenko at bargain price
- Rookie Weston Wilson hits for 10th cycle in Phillies' history vs. Nationals
Latest News
2023 WNBA championship odds: Aces, Liberty remain heavy favorites as playoffs reach semifinals
North Carolina hires Geoff Collins as defensive coordinator after two
Isaiah Bond transfers to Texas: Nick Saban's retirement '100%' motivated exit, says ex
Michael Lorenzen injury: Royals pitcher lands on IL with hamstring strain as KC pulls into first
WNBA expansion: Plans to bring team to Portland have collapsed, per report
Barcelona star faces injury wait ahead of Champions League kickoff