Gettin’ the boot! Bulls forward Patrick Williams is again sidelined

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Patrick Williams went from playing against the Lakers on Thursday to being in a walking boot and now sidelined for the time being with a left foot issue. Tests upcoming in Chicago will tell the Bulls forward just how long. PORTLAND – Patrick Williams played in all 82 games last season. Counting the two play-in games, make that 84.

The Bulls forward is getting a daily reminder of just how special that accomplishment was.

After missing three games so far this season with discomfort in his right ankle, Williams was in a walking boot on Sunday, dealing with a new injury in his left foot.

Enough of a concern that a doctor in Los Angeles told Williams that he needed to get further…