Bulls' Patrick Williams cleared for practice

Patrick Williams has been cleared for full contact, according to K.C. Johnson of NBC Sports Chicago. He's not with the team on their road trip, but he might practice with their G-League affiliate.

Patrick Williams has been cleared for full contact, per Billy Donovan. He's not on trip. May practice with Windy City.

— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) March 16, 2022

ANALYSIS: Getting Williams back is a well-timed infusion of luck given how bad Chicago's has been over the past month or so. It may a bit much to expect a lot from the second-year player, but the Bulls desperately need the perimeter defense he can provide no matter how big his role is.