Through three preseason games, the Chicago Bulls have kicked off their 2025-26 campaign to an inconsistent yet intriguing start. The team has shown plenty of growing pains as the young players adjust to expanded roles, but their flashes of individual promise have been hard to ignore.
So far, the names drawing the most attention from fans and media have been Matas Buzelis and Ayo Dosunmu, and rightfully so. Yet, one player has quietly shown he is ready to begin living up to the expectations placed on him upon arriving in Chicago: Patrick Williams. His newfound energy, assertiveness, and improved offensive game, together with his already elite defensive versatility, make him one of the most unexpected storylines for the Bulls early into the season.