Overview

• Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams is expected to miss at least two more weeks due to an acute bone edema in his left foot.
• Williams has been dealing with injuries to his right ankle and left foot throughout the past few weeks and was wearing a walking boot while he missed Sunday's game against the Blazers.
• The Bulls are already playing without guard Zach LaVine, who has been sidelined for nearly two weeks with a right ankle sprain, and Torrey Craig, who has not played since Dec.16 with a foot injury.
• Rookie Julian Phillips is expected to see increased playing time in Williams' absence.
• Williams, 22, has played 43 games and made 30 starts during his fourth season in Chicago. He is averaging 10.0 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.5 assists while shooting 44% this season.