Report: Bulls' Patrick Williams To Miss Regular Season, Will Undergo Surgery

The forward will undergo surgery, but there's reportedly "hope" that he could return for the playoffs.

Bulls forward Patrick Williams will miss the rest of the regular season and undergo surgery soon for a left wrist dislocation, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

The No. 4 pick in the 2020 NBA Draft reportedly suffered a perilunate dislocation during Thursday night's 104-103 loss to the Knicks. The second-year rising star ended the evening with six points and two rebounds in over 16 minutes of action.

Wojnarowski reported that there's "hope" Williams' timetable to return could include a playoff run, but coach Billy Donovan told reporters Friday that it's a "pretty significant wrist injury." 

Chicago entered Thursday's matchup 4-0 for the first time since the 1996-97 campaign. Albeit early in the season, the Bulls are ranked third in the Eastern Conference, just behind Charlotte and the Knicks who both have the same record as Chicago.