Chicago, Williams agree on 5-year, 90 million dollar contract

The Chicago Bulls and forward Patrick Williams have agreed to a 5-year deal worth 90 million dollars as the contract features a player option for the final year.

The forward, the 4^th overall selection 4 years ago, was set to become a restricted free agent during the offseason but will return to Chicago on a new contract after great and bad campaigns.

Patrick has averaged almost 10 points and over 4 boards on 47% shooting (41% from the 3-point line) in his career with the Bulls but has had 2 of his 4 campaigns shortened by problem. Williams appeared in just 17 matches in 2021-22 after sustaining wrist problem. Williams completed 43 matches in the past campaign before forced out with a campaign-ending procedure on his left foot.

Patrick, who will turn 23 in August, will be 1 of the young core of the Bulls with Coby White (24) and new addition Josh Giddey (21).

Patrick Williams since being drafted 4th overall:

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9.7 PPG
4.2 RPG
41.0 3P%

The first Bull since Korver with 200+ threes on 40+ 3P%. https://t.co/mlGw6AGnPF

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