CHICAGO -- Chicago Bulls forward Patrick Williams has a severe left ankle sprain that could cause him to miss the start of the season.
The news announced Friday is a blow for a team hoping to make the playoffs in the Eastern Conference after some major offseason moves.
The Bulls expect Williams to miss four to six weeks because of the injury sustained Sept. 15 during an optional individual workout. Chicago opens the season at Detroit on Oct. 20.
Williams started 71 games and averaged 9.2 points and 4.6 rebounds last year after being drafted out of Florida State with the No.