{"id":12262,"date":"2024-11-28T09:53:38","date_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=12262"},"modified":"2024-11-28T09:53:38","modified_gmt":"2024-11-28T09:53:38","slug":"chicago-basketball-report-bulls-reportedly-open-minded-to-patrick-williams-trade-and-sky-submit-protected-list-for-expansion-draft","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new365.azontree.com\/?p=12262","title":{"rendered":"Chicago basketball report: Bulls reportedly \u2018open-minded\u2019 to Patrick Williams trade \u2014\u00a0and Sky submit protected list for expansion draft"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Between Zach LaVine and Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107, the Chicago Bulls are awash with potential trade chips this season to add to their draft stock.<\/p>\n

But the front office may be turning its attention toward dealing younger players, according to a report by NBA insider Jake Fischer, who said the Bulls are \u201copen-minded\u201d to trading Patrick Williams.<\/p>\n

\u201cHis team is more willing than ever to discuss him in a trade,\u201d Fischer said.<\/p>\n

This might come as a surprise after the Bulls re-signed the fifth-year forward in July to a five-year, $90 million extension. But the first priority of that deal was retaining Williams as an asset \u2014 either to develop or to utilize in a trade to bolster the roster for the long term.<\/p>\n

Williams, 23, averaged 9.9 points and five rebounds in his first 15 games this season and was showing marginal signs of much-needed improvement in offensive aggressiveness before he was sidelined with a sore left foot. His 2023-24 season ended in January and he had surgery on the same foot a month later, and he didn\u2019t play any five-on-five basketball over the summer.<\/p>\n

Williams will be sidelined at least through this week, but he downplayed the severity of the injury before Friday\u2019s game against the Atlanta Hawks, saying his pain was \u201cnot even close\u201d to what he experienced before surgery earlier this year.<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019m not really concerned,\u201d Williams said. \u201cNobody seems to be worried. This is kind of a thing that happens. The first year after surgery is always tough.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sky submit protected list for expansion draft<\/h4>\n
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Sky general manager Jeff Pagliocca answers questions after a groundbreaking event on the new practice facility in Bedford Park on Oct. 9, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

WNBA teams submitted lists Monday night of the six players they wish to protect in the Dec. 6 expansion draft.<\/p>\n

The Golden State Valkyries \u2014 the newest addition to a league that will welcome two more teams (Toronto and Portland) in 2026 \u2014 can select one unprotected player from each of the 12 existing teams.<\/p>\n

Teams are not required to make their protected lists public, but the Sky\u2019s likeliest choices are fairly obvious: rookie standouts Angel Reese and Kamilla Cardoso; veteran anchors Elizabeth Williams, Michaela Onyenwere and Rachel Banham; and 2024 leading scorer Chennedy Carter, currently a restricted free agent.<\/p>\n

Chicago Sky want off the coaching carousel \u2014 and they believe Tyler Marsh brings a vision for long-term success<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Lonzo Ball joins the Bulls on the road<\/h4>\n
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Bulls guard Lonzo Ball warms up for a preseason game against the Cavaliers at the United Center on Oct. 18, 2024. (John J. Kim\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Ball is not expected to return to the court this week, but coach Billy Donovan said the point guard took a step forward in his recovery from a sprained right wrist.<\/p>\n

Ball\u2019s recovery from the sprain \u2014 which occurred in an Oct. 28 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies \u2014 has been slower than expected, although Donovan has been quick to emphasize that Ball has not had any setbacks. Ball experienced pain and discomfort while shooting and dribbling last week. Although he has not returned to contact drills, Donovan said Ball felt more comfortable shooting the ball Monday.<\/p>\n

Ball traveled with the Bulls for back-to-back road games Tuesday in Washington and Wednesday in Orlando, and Donovan said Ball might return to contact drills with the team this week.<\/p>\n

Number of the week: 46.3<\/h4>\n
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Bulls center Nikola Vu\u010devi\u0107 shoots over Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen in the second half at the United Center on Nov. 11, 2024. (Terrence Antonio James\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Vu\u010devi\u0107 hasn\u2019t cooled off from a white-hot shooting streak to start the season, hitting 46.3% behind the 3-point arc through the first 18 games. He never has made two 3-pointers or more per game without averaging at least 5.8 attempts. This season he\u2019s averaging 2.1 makes behind the arc in only 4.4 attempts per game.<\/p>\n

Despite this efficient shooting, Vu\u010devi\u0107 is only third on the Bulls in 3-point volume behind LaVine (3.4 makes per game) and Coby White (3.2).<\/p>\n

The next question for Vu\u010devi\u0107: Can he keep up this efficiency as other teams adapt?<\/p>\n

Opponents visibly sagged off of Vu\u010devi\u0107 in the opening weeks as he was coming off a career-worst season in long-range shooting. Maintaining precision will become tougher as defenders begin to apply more pressure at the perimeter.<\/p>\n

Overseas report: Cardoso and Carter stand out in China<\/h4>\n
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Sky center Kamilla Cardoso guards Wings guard Arike Ogunbowale during the game at Wintrust Arena on June 20, 2024. (Eileen T. Meslar\/Chicago Tribune)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The Women\u2019s Chinese Basketball Association season is underway \u2014 and Cardoso and Carter have made immediate impacts.<\/p>\n

Cardoso scored 23 points on 11-for-11 shooting for the Shanghai Sharks on Friday and added eight rebounds and two blocks in a 108-65 win over Hebei. The 6-foot-7 center has averaged more than 20 points in her first two WCBA outings.<\/p>\n

Carter also has been dominant on offense, racking up 42 points in a win for Wuhan Shenfan on Monday.<\/p>\n

For both players, game outcomes aren\u2019t the key focus of the international season. Cardoso aims to use the time to improve her defensive switching, rim protection and finishing with her back to the basket. Carter is hoping to build up her stock on the market as she prepares for restricted free-agency negotiations with the Sky in the new year.<\/p>\n

Week ahead: Bulls<\/h4>\n
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  • Wednesday:<\/strong> at Orlando Magic, 6 p.m. (CHSN)<\/li>\n
  • Friday:<\/strong> vs. Boston Celtics (NBA Cup), 7 p.m. (CHSN)<\/li>\n
  • Monday:<\/strong> vs. Brooklyn Nets, 7 p.m. (CHSN+)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What we\u2019re reading this morning<\/h4>\n
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    • Column: In the NBA Cup era, Bulls and other teams are encouraged to run up the score \u2014 like it or not<\/li>\n
    • NBA urges players to take additional precautions to secure their homes following high-profile burglaries<\/li>\n
    • \u2018I let it go\u2019: Teresa Weatherspoon \u2014 blindsided by Sky firing \u2014 embraces future with new 3-on-3 league<\/li>\n
    • Who will the Sky pick in the 2025 draft? 8 players to watch, including Olivia Miles, Azzi Fudd and Aneesah Morrow.<\/li>\n
    • Column: Bulls preach patience as they adjust to new style \u2014 but are fans already losing interest?<\/li>\n
    • \u2018I\u2019m being true to myself.\u2019 How Zach LaVine strives for success through selflessness with the Bulls.<\/li>\n
    • Angel Reese will play with former Sky star Kahleah Copper in the Unrivaled 3-on-3 league<\/li>\n
    • Column: Bulls legend Bob Love overcame all obstacles to help make Chicago a pro basketball town<\/li>\n
    • Sky want off the coaching carousel \u2014 and they believe Tyler Marsh brings a vision for long-term success<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Quotable<\/h4>\n

      \u201cIf they talkin\u2019 \u2018bout playin\u2019 ball, they can take it up with Jordan.\u201d \u2014 Kendrick Lamar shouting out the 1990s Bulls on his latest album, \u201cGNX\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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